27 Because they turned back from him, [1] and would not consider any of his ways:

Other Translations of Job 34:27

New International Version

27 because they turned from following him and had no regard for any of his ways.

English Standard Version

27 because they turned aside from following him and had no regard for any of his ways,

The Message

27 Because they quit following him, no longer even thought about him or his ways.

New King James Version

27 Because they turned back from Him, And would not consider any of His ways,

New Living Translation

27 For they turned away from following him. They have no respect for any of his ways.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Job 34:27

Commentary on Job 34:16-30

(Read Job 34:16-30)

Elihu appeals directly to Job himself. Could he suppose that God was like those earthly princes, who hate right, who are unfit to rule, and prove the scourges of mankind? It is daring presumption to condemn God's proceedings, as Job had done by his discontents. Elihu suggests divers considerations to Job, to produce in him high thoughts of God, and so to persuade him to submit. Job had often wished to plead his cause before God. Elihu asks, To what purpose? All is well that God does, and will be found so. What can make those uneasy, whose souls dwell at ease in God? The smiles of all the world cannot quiet those on whom God frowns.