Job 34:12
For truly, God will not condemn in vain, nor will the Almighty repudiate judgment.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.
In Context
11For he will restore to man his works, and according to the ways of each, he will repay them.
13What other is established over the earth? Or whom has he placed over the world, which he made?
Cross References
Job 8:3Does God supplant judgment, or does the Almighty subvert that which is just?
Psalms 11:7The eloquence of the Lord is pure eloquence, silver tested by fire, purged from the earth, refined seven times.
Habakkuk 1:12Have you not existed from the beginning, Lord my God, my holy one, and so we shall not die? Lord, you have stationed him for judgment, and you have established that his strength will be swept away.
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 →