Job 34:12
Yea, certainly God will not do wrong. Neither will the Almighty pervert justice.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.
In Context
11For the work of a man he will render to him, and cause every man to find according to his ways.
13Who gave him a charge over the earth? Or who has disposed the whole world?
Cross References
Job 8:3Does God pervert justice? Or does the Almighty pervert righteousness?
Psalms 11:7For LORD is righteous. He loves righteousness. The upright man shall behold his face.
Habakkuk 1:12Are not thou from everlasting, O LORD my God, my Holy One? We shall not die. O LORD, thou have ordained him for judgment, and thou, O Rock, have established him for correction.
Matthew Henry on Job 34:11-16
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. 11 For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to his ways. 12 Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment. 13 Who hath given him a charge over the earth? or who hath disposed the whole world? 14 If he set his heart upon man, if he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath;… Read the whole commentary →