Job 34:10

Translations

Modern

Therefore listen to me, O men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wrong, and from the Almighty to act unjustly.

Traditional

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.

Literal

Therefore, O men of heart, listen to me. Far be it to God from wickedness, and Shaddai from injustice.

Latin

Ideo, viri cordati, audite me: absit a Deo impietas, et ab Omnipotente iniquitas.

Original

Hebrew

English

Therefore listen to me, O men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wrong, and from the Almighty to act unjustly.

Notes

Job 34:10–15

The passage connects three ideas to the belief that God can do no wrong (34:10, 12):

God rewards or punishes people based on their actions (34:11);
As the creator, God does not have to answer to anyone (34:13).
Every living being relies on God for life. God can take life away without being wrong (34:14–15; compare Romans 9:19–29).

Events

Job's Trial

Related verses

Romans 9:14
What then shall we say? Is God unjust? Certainly not!
Deuteronomy 32:4
He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He.
Job 8:3
Does God pervert justice? Does the Almighty pervert what is right?
2 Chronicles 19:7
And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.”
James 1:13
When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone.
Genesis 18:25
Far be it from You to do such a thing—to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike. Far be it from You! Will not the Judge of all the earth do what is right?”
Psalm 92:15
…to proclaim, “The LORD is upright; He is my Rock, and in Him there is no unrighteousness.”
Romans 3:4–5
Certainly not! Let God be true and every man a liar. As it is written: “So that You may be proved right when You speak and victorious when You judge.”
Job 36:23
Who has appointed His way for Him, or told Him, ‘You have done wrong’?
Proverbs 6:32
He who commits adultery lacks judgment; whoever does so destroys himself.
Job 37:23
The Almighty is beyond our reach; He is exalted in power! In His justice and great righteousness He does not oppress.
Proverbs 15:32
He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Book of Job Elihu Holiness

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Job 34:10

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