Shall one who hates justice govern? Will you condemn him who is righteous and mighty,
Will you even put me in the wrong? Will you condemn me that you may be justified?
The God of Israel has spoken, the Rock of Israel has said to me: When one rules justly over men, ruling in the fear of God,
What shall we say then? Is there injustice on God's part? By no means!
Far be it from thee to do such a thing, to slay the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous fare as the wicked! Far be that from thee! Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?”
In all this Job did not sin or charge God with wrong.
Abishai the son of Zeruiah answered, “Shall not Shime-i be put to death for this, because he cursed the Lord's anointed?”
“If you have understanding, hear this; listen to what I say.
who says to a king, ‘Worthless one,’ and to nobles, ‘Wicked man’;
that a godless man should not reign, that he should not ensnare the people.