Job 34:11
For he gives to every man the reward of his work, and sees that he gets the fruit of his ways.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to his ways.
In Context
12Truly, God does not do evil, and the Ruler of all is not a false judge.
Cross References
1 Samuel 26:23And the Lord will give to every man the reward of his righteousness and his faith: because the Lord gave you into my hands today, and I would not put out my hand against the man who has been marked with the holy oil.
Psalms 62:12\62:11\Once has God said, twice has it come to my ears, that power is God's:
Proverbs 24:12If you say, See, we had no knowledge of this: does not the tester of hearts give thought to it? and he who keeps your soul, has he no knowledge of it? and will he not give to every man the reward of his work?
Jeremiah 32:19Great in wisdom and strong in act: whose eyes are open on all the ways of the sons of men, giving to everyone the reward of his ways and the fruit of his doings:
Ezekiel 33:17But the children of your people say, The way of the Lord is not equal: when it is they whose way is not equal.
Romans 2:6Who will give to every man his right reward:
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 →