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"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 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.
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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Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 34:10
Verse Info
Context Readings
Elihu Asserts God's Justice
9 For he sayeth, 'Though a man be good, yet is he naught before God.' 10 "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: 11 but he rewardeth the works of man, and causeth every man to find according to his ways.
Phrases
Cross References
Deuteronomy 32:4
He is a Rock, and perfect are his deeds, for all his ways are with discretion. God is faithful and without wickedness, both righteous and just is he.
Genesis 18:25
That be far from thee, that thou shouldest do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked, and that the righteous should be as the wicked: that be far from thee. Should not the Judge of all the world do according to right?"
Romans 9:14
What shall we say then? Is there any unrighteousness with God? God forbid.
Job 8:3
Doth God pervert the thing that is lawful? Or, doth the Almighty destroy the thing that is right?
2 Chronicles 19:7
Wherefore, let the fear of the LORD be with you, and take heed and do it. For there is no unrighteousness in the LORD our God nor regarding of persons, nor taking of rewards."
Job 36:23
Who will reprove him of his way? Who will say unto him, 'Thou hast done wrong?'
Psalm 92:15
that they may show how true the LORD my strength is, and that there is no unrighteousness in him.
Proverbs 6:32
But whoso committeth adultery with a woman, he is a fool: and destroyeth his own soul.
Job 34:2-3
"Hear my words, O ye wise men: hearken unto me, ye that have understanding.
Job 34:34
For else the men of understanding and wisdom, that have heard me, might say: 'What canst thou speak?'
Job 37:23
It is not we that can find out the Almighty: for in power, equity, and righteousness, he is higher than can be expressed.
Proverbs 15:32
He that refuseth to be reformed, despiseth his own soul; but he that submitteth himself to correction, is wise.
Jeremiah 12:1
O LORD, thou art more righteous than that I should dispute with thee: Nevertheless, let me talk with thee in things reasonable. How happeneth it, that the way of the ungodly is so prosperous? And that it goeth so well with them, which without any shame offend and live in wickedness?
Romans 3:4-5
God forbid. Let God be true, and all men liars, as it is written, "That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings and shouldest overcome when thou art judged."
James 1:13
Let no man say when he is tempted that he is tempted of God: for God tempteth not unto evil, neither tempteth he any man.