Parallel Verses
NET Bible
"Therefore, listen to me, you men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wickedness, from the Almighty to do evil.
New American Standard Bible
Far be it from God to
And from the Almighty to do wrong.
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
It is impossible for God to do wrong,
and for the Almighty to act unjustly.
International Standard Version
"Therefore you men of understanding, listen to me! Far be it for God to practice wickedness, or the Almighty to do what is wrong,
A Conservative Version
Therefore hearken to me, ye men of understanding. Far be it from me to sin before LORD, and pervert righteousness before the Almighty.
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified
“Therefore hear me, you men of understanding.
Far be it from God that He would do wickedness,
And from the Almighty to do wrong.
Bible in Basic English
Now then, you wise, take note; you men of knowledge, give ear to me. Let it be far from God to do evil, and from the Ruler of all to do wrong.
Darby Translation
Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: Far be wickedness from God, and wrong from the Almighty!
Julia Smith Translation
For this, ye men of heart, hear to me: far be it to God from doing evil; and the Almighty from iniquity.
King James 2000
Therefore hearken unto me, you men of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness; and from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity.
Lexham Expanded Bible
"Therefore, listen to me, {people who have sense}: far be it from God {that he should commit wickedness} and that Shaddai {should do wrong}.
Modern King James verseion
Therefore listen to me, O man of heart; far be it from God to commit iniquity; and from the Almighty, to do wrong.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
"Therefore hearken unto me, ye that have understanding. Far be it from God, that he should meddle with wickedness: and far be it from the Almighty, that he should meddle with unrighteous dealing:
New Heart English Bible
"Therefore listen to me, you men of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness, from Shaddai, that he should commit iniquity.
The Emphasized Bible
Wherefore, ye men of mind, hearken unto me, - Far be it, that, GOD, should be lawless, or, the Almighty, be perverse!
Webster
Therefore hearken to me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness; and from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity.
World English Bible
"Therefore listen to me, you men of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness, from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity.
Youngs Literal Translation
Therefore, O men of heart, hearken to me; Far be it from God to do wickedness, And from the Mighty to do perverseness:
Interlinear
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Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 34:10
Verse Info
Context Readings
Elihu Asserts God's Justice
9 For he says, 'It does not profit a man when he makes his delight with God.' 10 "Therefore, listen to me, you men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wickedness, from the Almighty to do evil. 11 For he repays a person for his work, and according to the conduct of a person, he causes the consequences to find him.
Phrases
Cross References
Deuteronomy 32:4
As for the Rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are just. He is a reliable God who is never unjust, he is fair and upright.
Genesis 18:25
Far be it from you to do such a thing -- to kill the godly with the wicked, treating the godly and the wicked alike! Far be it from you! Will not the judge of the whole earth do what is right?"
Romans 9:14
What shall we say then? Is there injustice with God? Absolutely not!
Job 8:3
Does God pervert justice? Or does the Almighty pervert what is right?
2 Chronicles 19:7
Respect the Lord and make careful decisions, for the Lord our God disapproves of injustice, partiality, and bribery."
Job 36:23
Who has prescribed his ways for him? Or said to him, 'You have done what is wicked'?
Psalm 92:15
So they proclaim that the Lord, my protector, is just and never unfair.
Proverbs 6:32
A man who commits adultery with a woman lacks wisdom, whoever does it destroys his own life.
Job 34:2-3
"Listen to my words, you wise men; hear me, you learned men.
Job 34:34
Men of understanding say to me -- any wise man listening to me says --
Job 37:23
As for the Almighty, we cannot attain to him! He is great in power, but justice and abundant righteousness he does not oppress.
Proverbs 15:32
The one who refuses correction despises himself, but whoever hears reproof acquires understanding.
Jeremiah 12:1
Lord, you have always been fair whenever I have complained to you. However, I would like to speak with you about the disposition of justice. Why are wicked people successful? Why do all dishonest people have such easy lives?
Romans 3:4-5
Absolutely not! Let God be proven true, and every human being shown up as a liar, just as it is written: "so that you will be justified in your words and will prevail when you are judged."
James 1:13
Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God," for God cannot be tempted by evil, and he himself tempts no one.