Job 34:12
Indeed, it is true that God does not act wickedly, and the Almighty does not pervert justice.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.
In Context
11For according to a man’s deeds He repays him; according to a man’s ways He brings consequences.
13Who gave Him charge over the earth? Who appointed Him over the whole world?
Cross References
Job 8:3Does God pervert justice? Does the Almighty pervert what is right?
Psalms 11:7For the LORD is righteous; He loves justice. The upright will see His face.
Habakkuk 1:12Are You not from everlasting, O LORD, my God, my Holy One? We will not die. O LORD, You have appointed them to execute judgment; O Rock, You have established them for correction.
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 →