Job 34:10 “Therefore listen to me, O men of understanding. Far be it from God to…”

Job 34:10

Therefore listen to me, O men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wrong, and from the Almighty to act unjustly.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

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.

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.

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

Therefore hearken vnto me, ye men of wisedome, God forbid that wickednesse should be in God, and iniquitie in the Almightie.

Darby Translation

Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: Far be wickedness from God, and wrong from the Almighty!

Young's 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:

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.

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Cross references

“understanding”

Proverbs 6:32 Job 34:34 Proverbs 15:32 Job 34:2 Job 34:3

Proverbs 6:32 · BSB

He who commits adultery lacks judgment; whoever does so destroys himself.

Job 34:34 · BSB

Men of understanding will declare to me, and the wise men who hear me will say:

Proverbs 15:32 · BSB

He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.

Job 34:2 · BSB

“Hear my words, O wise men; give ear to me, O men of learning.

Job 34:3 · BSB

For the ear tests words as the mouth tastes food.

“far”

Romans 9:14 Deuteronomy 32:4 Job 8:3 2 Chronicles 19:7 James 1:13 Genesis 18:25

Romans 9:14 · BSB

What then shall we say? Is God unjust? Certainly not!

Deuteronomy 32:4 · BSB

He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He.

Job 8:3 · BSB

Does God pervert justice? Does the Almighty pervert what is right?

2 Chronicles 19:7 · BSB

And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.”

James 1:13 · BSB

When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone.

Genesis 18:25 · BSB

Far be it from You to do such a thing—to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike. Far be it from You! Will not the Judge of all the earth do what is right?”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

9For he has said, ‘It profits a man nothing that he should delight in God.’

11For according to a man’s deeds He repays him; according to a man’s ways He brings consequences.

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