Job 8:20
Behold, God will not cast away a perfect man, neither will he help the evil doers:
Context
This verse from Job Chapter 8 connects to 7 cross-references. Bildad the Shuhite delivers his first speech, arguing sharply that God does not pervert justice. He suggests Job's children died because of their own sin and urges Job to seek God, promising restoration if Job is pure. Bildad appeals to …
Other Translations
Behold, God will not cast away a perfect man, Neither will he uphold the evil-doers.
Lo, God doth not reject the perfect, Nor taketh hold on the hand of evil doers.
Truly, God will not give up him who is without sin, and will not take evil-doers by the hand.
Cross References
Thus saith the Lord to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; …
That the wicked is reserved to the day of destruction? they shall be brought forth to the day of wrath.
This is one thing, therefore I said it, He destroyeth the perfect and the wicked.
Remember, I pray thee, who ever perished, being innocent? or where were the righteous cut off?
For the Lord will not cast off his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance.
Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.
Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand.