Job 34:10

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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.

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Does God pervert justice? Does the Almighty pervert what's right?

Who ordained his path for him, and who has asked him, "You are wrong, aren't you?'

We cannot find the Almighty he is majestic in power and justice, and overflowing with righteousness; he never oppresses.

Far be it from you to do such a thing to kill the righteous along with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike! The Judge of all the earth will do what is right, won't he?"

Flawless is the work of the Rock, because all his ways are just. A faithful God never unjust righteous and upright is he.

So let the fear of the LORD rest upon you, be on your guard, and act carefully, because with the LORD our God there is neither injustice, nor partiality, nor bribery."

They will proclaim: "The LORD is upright; my rock, in whom there is no injustice."

You are righteous, LORD, even when I bring a complaint to you. But I want to discuss justice with you. Why does the way of the wicked prosper, while all who are treacherous are at ease?

Of course not! God is true, even if everyone else is a liar. As it is written, "You are right when you speak, and win your case when you go into court."

What can we say, then? God is not unrighteous, is he? Of course not!

When someone is tempted, he should not say, "I am being tempted by God," because God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone.