Job 34:12
It's absolutely sure that God doesn't act wickedly; the Almighty would never pervert justice.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.
In Context
11He pays people back for what they've done, and treats them as they deserve.
13Who put him in charge of the earth? Who gave him the responsibility for all the world?
Cross References
Job 8:3Does God pervert justice? Does the Almighty pervert what is right?
Psalms 11:7The Lord does what is right, and he loves those who live right. Those who do good will see him face to face.
Habakkuk 1:12Haven't you existed from eternity past? You are Lord my God, my Holy One, you do not die. Lord, you appointed them to execute judgment; God our Rock, you sent them to punish us.
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 →