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Job 34:10

Therefore hearken to me, ye men of understanding. Far be it from me to sin before LORD, and pervert righteousness before the Almighty.

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

9For thou should not say, There shall be no visitation to a man, [whereas] visitation [is] to him from LORD.

11For the work of a man he will render to him, and cause every man to find according to his ways.

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Cross References

Genesis 18:25That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay a righteous man with a wicked man, that so the righteous man should be as the wicked man. Far be it from thee. Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?

2 Samuel 22:31As for God, his way is perfect. The word of LORD is tried. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.

Job 8:3Does God pervert justice? Or does the Almighty pervert righteousness?

Job 34:34Men of understanding will say to me, yes, every wise man who hears me,

Job 37:23[O] the Almighty, we cannot find him out. He is excellent in power. And in justice and abundant righteousness he will not afflict.

Psalms 145:17LORD is righteous in all his ways, and gracious in all his works.

Matthew Henry on Job 34:2-10

The Address of Elihu. ( b. c. 1520.) 1 Furthermore Elihu answered and said, 2 Hear my words, O ye wise men; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge. 3 For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat. 4 Let us choose to us judgment: let us know among ourselves what is good. 5 For Job hath said, I am righteous: and God hath taken away my judgment. 6 Should I lie against my right? my wound is incurable without transgression. 7 What man is like Job, who drinketh up scorning like water? 8 Which goeth in… Read the whole commentary →

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