Job 34:11
For the work of a man he will render to him,and cause every man to find according to his ways.
New Heart English Bible
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
12Yes surely, God will not do wickedly,neither will the Almighty pervert justice.
Cross References
1 Samuel 26:23The Lord will render to every man his righteousness and his faithfulness; because the Lord delivered you into my hand today, and I wouldn't put forth my hand against the Lord's anointed.
Psalms 62:12Also to you, Lord, belongs loving kindness,for you reward every man according to his work.
Proverbs 24:12If you say, "Behold, we did not know this;"doesn't he who weighs the hearts consider it?He who keeps your soul, doesn't he know it?Shall he not render to every man according to his work?
Jeremiah 32:19great in counsel, and mighty in work; whose eyes are open on all the ways of the sons of men, to give everyone according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings:
Ezekiel 33:17"Yet the children of your people say, 'The way of the Lord is not equal': but as for them, their way is not equal.
Romans 2:6who "will pay back to everyone according to their works:"
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 →