Job 34:10
Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness; and from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity.
Context
This verse from Job Chapter 34 connects to 10 cross-references. Elihu defends God's justice against Job's claim that God has removed his right. He argues that God is incorruptible, that he governs earth's nations without partiality, and that he sees all human ways. To deny God's justice is to speak …
Other Translations
Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: Far be it from God, that he should do wickedness, And from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity.
Therefore, O men of heart, hearken to me; Far be it from God to do wickedness, And <FI>from<Fi> the Mighty to do perverseness:
Now then, you wise, take note; you men of knowledge, give ear to me. Let it be far from God to do evil, and from the Ruler of all to do wrong.
Cross References
He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without …
Wherefore now let the fear of the Lord be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no …
Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent in power, and in judgment, and in plenty of …
Who hath enjoined him his way? or who can say, Thou hast wrought iniquity?
Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me.
For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat.
Hear my words, O ye wise men; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.
Doth God pervert judgment? or doth the Almighty pervert justice?
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul.