on earth, kings and princes, Act 10:34 ; these are alike dealt with by him as others in the dispensations of his providence; nor do they escape the marks of his displeasure, wrath and vengeance, when they sin against him: nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? by showing favour to them, or conniving at them, for they are all the work of his hands; both the rich and the poor; not only as creatures made by him, but as rich men and poor men; it is God that makes men rich or poor, Sa1 2:7 ; instances follow proving this, that God is no respecter of persons on account of outward circumstances.