Job 34:10
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.
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In Context
9For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing That he should delight himself with God.
11For the work of a man will he render unto him, And cause every man to find according to his ways.
Cross References
Genesis 18:25That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked, that so the righteous should be as the wicked; that be far 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 Jehovah is tried; He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in him.
Job 8:3Doth God pervert justice? Or doth the Almighty pervert righteousness?
Job 34:34Men of understanding will say unto me, Yea, every wise man that heareth me:
Job 37:23[Touching] the Almighty, we cannot find him out He is excellent in power; And in justice and plenteous righteousness he will not afflict.
Psalms 145:17Jehovah 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 →