Job 34:11
He pays people back for what they've done, and treats them as they deserve.
Free Bible Version
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
12It's absolutely sure that God doesn't act wickedly; the Almighty would never pervert justice.
Cross References
1 Samuel 26:23The Lord rewards all those who do what is right and who are trustworthy. The Lord handed you over to me today, but I refused to harm the Lord's anointed one.
Psalms 62:12You show us trustworthy love. You give back to people in return for what they've done.
Proverbs 24:12If you say, “Look, we didn't know anything about this,” don't you think the God who judges your motives will see what's happening? He who watches over you knows, and he will pay people back for what they've done.
Jeremiah 32:19you are the one who is supremely wise and who does incredible things. You watch what everyone does, and you reward them according to the way they live and what their actions deserve.
Ezekiel 33:17However, your people are complaining, ‘What the Lord does isn't right.’ But it's what they're doing that isn't right.
Romans 2:6God will make sure everyone receives what they deserve according to what they've done.
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 →