Job 34:13
Who put him in charge of the earth? Who gave him the responsibility for all the world?
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Who hath given him a charge over the earth? or who hath disposed the whole world?
In Context
12It's absolutely sure that God doesn't act wickedly; the Almighty would never pervert justice.
14If he were to withdraw his spirit, if he were to take back his breath,
Cross References
Job 36:23Who has instructed him what to do? Who can say to him ‘You have done wrong’?
Job 40:8Are you really going to say my decisions are wrong? Are you going to condemn me so you can be right?
Proverbs 8:23I was formed a long time ago, at the first, before the world began.
Daniel 4:35Everyone who lives on earth is as nothing compared to him. He does whatever he chooses among the heavenly host and among those who live on earth. No one can hold him back from what he does, or ask him, “What are you doing?”
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 →