Verse 10

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.

Referenced Verses

  • Deut 32:4 : 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.
  • Rom 9:14 : 14 What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid.
  • Gen 18:25 : 25 That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked, that so the righteous should be as the wicked; that be far from thee: shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?
  • Job 8:3 : 3 Doth God pervert justice? Or doth the Almighty pervert righteousness?
  • 2 Chr 19:7 : 7 Now therefore let the fear of Jehovah be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with Jehovah our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of bribes.
  • Ps 92:15 : 15 To show that Jehovah is upright; He is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him.
  • Prov 6:32 : 32 He that committeth adultery with a woman is void of understanding: He doeth it who would destroy his own soul.
  • Rom 3:4-5 : 4 God forbid: yea, let God be found true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy words, And mightest prevail when thou comest into judgment. 5 But if our righteousness commendeth the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unrighteous who visiteth with wrath? (I speak after the manner of men.)
  • Job 36:23 : 23 Who hath enjoined him his way? Or who can say, Thou hast wrought unrighteousness?
  • Job 37:23 : 23 [ Touching] the Almighty, we cannot find him out: He is excellent in power; And in justice and plenteous righteousness he will not afflict.
  • Jas 1:13 : 13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God; for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempteth no man:
  • Prov 15:32 : 32 He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
  • Jer 12:1 : 1 Righteous art thou, O Jehovah, when I contend with thee; yet would I reason the cause with thee: wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? wherefore are all they at ease that deal very treacherously?
  • Job 34:2-3 : 2 Hear my words, ye wise men; And give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge. 3 For the ear trieth words, As the palate tasteth food.
  • Job 34:34 : 34 Men of understanding will say unto me, Yea, every wise man that heareth me: