Job 34:13

Who put him in charge over the earth? 1 Who put the whole world under him? 1

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Who hath given him a charge over the earth? or who hath disposed the whole world?

In Context

12Indeed, God does nothing wicked, 1 nor does the Almighty ever pervert justice. 1

14If he ever set his intentions only on himself, 1 and if he ever gathered back to himself his spirit and his breath, 1

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Cross References

Job 36:23Who has ever instructed him about his way? 1 Who can ever say to him, 'You have committed unrighteousness?' 1

Job 40:8Will you actually say that I am unjust? 1 Will you condemn me so you may claim you are right? 1

Proverbs 8:23In ages long ago I was made—from the first, 1 from the beginnings of the earth. 1

Daniel 4:35All the earth's inhabitants are considered by him to be as nothing; 1 he does among the army of heaven and the inhabitants of the earth 1 whatever suits his will. 1 No one can stop him or challenge him. No one can say to him, 'Why have you done this?'”

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 →

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