Far be it from You to do such a thing—to cause the righteous to die with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked share the same fate! Far be it from You! Shall the Judge of the whole world not exercise justice?”
Job 34:10 - Tree of Life Version “Therefore, listen to me, you men of understanding: Wickedness is far from God, injustice from Shaddai Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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 Bible - Classic Edition Therefore hear me, you men of understanding. Far be it from God that He should do wickedness, and from the Almighty that He should commit iniquity. American Standard Version (1901) 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. Common English Bible Therefore, intelligent ones, hear me; far be it from God to do evil and the Almighty to sin, Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, prudent men, hear me: impiety is far from God, and iniquity is far from the Almighty. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Therefore, ye men of understanding, hear me. Far from God be wickedness: and iniquity from the Almighty. |
Far be it from You to do such a thing—to cause the righteous to die with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked share the same fate! Far be it from You! Shall the Judge of the whole world not exercise justice?”
As for God, His way is perfect. The word of Adonai is pure. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
Now then, let the fear of Adonai be upon you. Be very careful what you do, for there is no injustice or favoritism or bribe-taking with Adonai Eloheinu.”
“Truly God does not act wickedly, and Shaddai does not pervert justice.
Shaddai, we cannot find Him! He is great in power and justice, and abundant righteousness He does not oppress.
They will still yield fruit in old age. They will be full of sap and freshness.
Whoever avoids correction despises himself, but whoever heeds reproof acquires understanding.
He who commits adultery with a woman lacks sense. Whoever does so destroys himself.
Righteous are You, Adonai, when I plead my case with You. Yet I speak with You about justice. Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the treacherous thrive?
Adonai is righteous in her midst. He will do no injustice. Morning by morning He brings His justice to light. He does not fail. Yet the unjust knows no shame.
What shall we say then? There is no injustice with God, is there? May it never be!
The Rock—blameless is His work. Indeed, all His ways are just. God of faithfulness without iniquity, righteous and upright is He.
Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God”—for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He himself tempts no one.