Parallel Verses
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}.
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.
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:
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 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 Indeed, he says, 'A man does not profit when he takes delight in God.' 10 "Therefore, listen to me, {people who have sense}: far be it from God {that he should commit wickedness} and that Shaddai {should do wrong}. 11 Indeed, he will repay [according to] a human being's deeds, and according to a man's way he will let [it] happen [to] him.
Phrases
Cross References
Deuteronomy 32:4
The Rock, his work [is] perfect, for all his ways [are] just; [he is] a faithful God, and {without injustice}; righteous and upright [is] he.
Genesis 18:25
Far be it from you to do such a thing as this, to kill [the] righteous with [the] wicked, that the righteous would be as the wicked! Far be it from you! Will not the Judge of all the earth do justice?"
Romans 9:14
What then shall we say? [There is] no injustice with God, [is there]? May it never be!
Job 8:3
Does God pervert justice, {or} Shaddai pervert righteousness?
2 Chronicles 19:7
So now, let the fear of Yahweh be upon you all. {Be careful what you do}, for there is neither wickedness nor {showing partiality} and taking bribes with Yahweh our God."
Job 36:23
Who has prescribed his way for him? Or who says, 'You have done wrong'?
Psalm 92:15
to declare that Yahweh [is] upright. [He is] my rock, and [there is] no injustice in him.
Proverbs 6:32
He who commits adultery [with] a woman lacks {sense}, he destroys himself who does it.
Job 34:2-3
"Hear my words, you wise men, and listen to me, you who know,
Job 34:34
{Those who have sense} say to me, and [the] wise man hearing me [says]:
Job 37:23
[As for] Shaddai, we cannot attain him; [he is] exalted [in] power, and he does not oppress justice and abundant righteousness.
Proverbs 15:32
He who ignores instruction despises himself, but he who hears admonition gains heart.
Jeremiah 12:1
You [will be] in the right, Yahweh, when I complain to you. Even so, let me speak [my] claims with you. Why does [the] way of [the] wicked succeed? All those who deal treacherously with treachery are at ease.
Romans 3:4-5
May it never be! But let God be true but every human being a liar, just as it is written, "In order that you may be justified in your words, and may prevail when you are judged."
James 1:13
No one who is being tempted should say, "I am being tempted by God," for God {cannot be tempted} by evil, and he himself tempts no one.