Job 34:10-12 | NET2full | STEP | “ Therefore , listen to me, you men of understanding . Far be it from God to do wickedness , from the Almighty to do evil .

‏ Job 34:10-12

God is Not Unjust

10 “Therefore, listen to me, you men of understanding. ^{▼▼tn Heb “men of heart.” The “heart” is used for the capacity to understand and make the proper choice. It is often translated “mind.”}
Far be it from ^{▼▼tn For this construction, see Job 27:5.} God to do wickedness,
from the Almighty to do evil.
11 For he repays a person for his work, ^{▼▼tn Heb “for the work of man, he [= God] repays him.”}
and according to the conduct of a person,
he causes the consequences to find him. ^{▼▼tn Heb “he causes it to find him.” The text means that God will cause a man to find (or receive) the consequences of his actions.}
12 Indeed, in truth, God does not act wickedly,
and the Almighty does not pervert justice.