Parallel Verses
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.
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:
NET Bible
"Therefore, listen to me, you men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wickedness, from the Almighty to do evil.
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 has said, 'It profits a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.' 10 "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. 11 For the work of a man he will render to him, and cause every man to find according to his ways.
Phrases
Cross References
Deuteronomy 32:4
The Rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are justice: a God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and right is he.
Genesis 18:25
Be it far from you to do things like that, to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous should be like the wicked. May that be far from you. Shouldn't the Judge of all the earth do right?"
Romans 9:14
What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? May it never be.
Job 8:3
Does God pervert justice? Or does Shaddai pervert righteousness?
2 Chronicles 19:7
Now therefore let the fear of the LORD be on you. Take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of bribes."
Job 36:23
Who has prescribed his way for him? Or who can say, 'You have committed unrighteousness?'
Psalm 92:15
to show that the LORD is upright. He is my Rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him.
Proverbs 6:32
He who commits adultery with a woman is void of understanding. He who does it destroys his own soul.
Job 34:2-3
"Hear my words, you wise men. Give ear to me, you who have knowledge.
Job 34:34
Men of understanding will tell me, yes, every wise man who hears me:
Job 37:23
We can't reach Shaddai. He is exalted in power. In justice and great righteousness, he will not oppress.
Proverbs 15:32
He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
Jeremiah 12:1
You are righteous, LORD, when I contend with you; yet I would reason the cause with you: why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why are they all at ease who deal very treacherously?
Romans 3:4-5
May it never be. Yes, let God be found true, but every man a liar. As it is written, "That you might be justified in your words, and might prevail when you come into judgment."
James 1:13
Let no man say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God," for God cannot be tempted by evil, and he himself tempts no one.