Verse 10

Therefore, you men of understanding, listen to me: Far be it from God to do evil, and from the Almighty to do wrong.

Other Translations

  • GT, oversatt fra Hebraisk

    Derfor, kloke mennesker, hør på meg: Det er fjernt fra Gud å gjøre urett, og fra Den Allmektige å gjøre ondt!

  • Moderne oversettelse av Bibelen fra 1611 KJV med hebraisk kontekst

    Derfor hør på meg, dere forstandige menn: Gud forby, at han skulle gjøre ondt; og fra Den Allmektige, at han skulle begå urett.

  • Norsk King James

    Hør derfor på meg, dere kloke: Det er langt fra Gud å gjøre urett, og fra den Allmektige å begå synd.

  • Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

    Så hør, folk med forstandig hjerte: La det være langt fra Gud å være ugudelig, og fra den Allmektige å være urettferdig.

  • Oversettelse av hebraiske Bibeltekster til moderne norsk bokmål

    Derfor, dere med kloke hjerter, hør på meg! Langt fra Gud er ondskap og fra Den Allmektige urett.

  • Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

    Derfor, lytt til meg, dere forståelsesfulle menn: Gud, som er rettferdig, vil aldri gjøre urett, og Den Allmektige vil ikke forvrenge rett.

  • o3-mini KJV Norsk

    Hør derfor etter meg, dere vise; det er utenkelig at Gud handler ondt, eller at Den Allmektige begår urett.

  • En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

    Derfor, lytt til meg, dere forståelsesfulle menn: Gud, som er rettferdig, vil aldri gjøre urett, og Den Allmektige vil ikke forvrenge rett.

  • Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

    Hør derfor på meg, dere med hjerte og forstand! Fjern tanken om urett fra Gud, og urettferdighet fra den Allmektige.

  • GT, oversatt fra hebraisk Aug2024

    Derfor, hør på meg, mennesker av forstand: Det er langt fra Gud å gjøre ondt og fra Den Allmektige å gjøre urettferdighet.

  • Original Norsk Bibel 1866

    Derfor, I Folk, (som have et forstandigt) Hjerte, hører mig: Det være langt fra Gud at være ugudelig, og den Almægtige at være uretfærdig.

  • King James Version 1769 (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.

  • KJV 1769 norsk

    Derfor, hør meg, dere med forstand: Det er langt fra Gud å gjøre urett, og fra Den Allmektige å begå ondskap.

  • KJV1611 - Moderne engelsk

    Therefore listen to me, you men of understanding: far be it from God to do wickedness, and from the Almighty to commit iniquity.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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.

  • Norsk oversettelse av Webster

    Derfor hør på meg, dere kloke menn: Gud forby at han skulle gjøre urett, Den Allmektige, at han skulle begå ondskap.

  • Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

    Derfor, dere menn av forstand, lytt til meg. Langt fra Gud være det å gjøre ondt, og fra Den Mektige å gjøre skjevt.

  • Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

    Derfor, hør på meg, dere innsiktsfulle: Gud gjør aldri urett, Den Allmektige handler ikke urettferdig.

  • Norsk oversettelse av BBE

    Så nå, dere vise, merk dere dette; dere mennesker med kunnskap, lytt til meg. La det være langt fra Gud å gjøre ondt, og fra Den som styrer alt å gjøre feil.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Therfore herke vnto me, ye yt haue vnderstondinge. Farre be it from God, that he shulde medle with wickednesse: and farre be it from the Allmightie, yt he shulde medle with vnrightuous dealynge:

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

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

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Therfore hearken vnto me ye that haue vnderstanding: farre be it from God that he shoulde meddle with wickednesse, & farre be it from the almightie that he shoulde meddle with vnrighteous dealing.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ¶ 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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    "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.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    Therefore, O men of heart, hearken to me; Far be it from God to do wickedness, And `from' the Mighty to do perverseness:

  • 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.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    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.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    "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.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    God is Not Unjust“Therefore, listen to me, you men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wickedness, from the Almighty to do evil.

Referenced Verses

  • Deut 32:4 : 4 The Rock—His work is perfect, for all His ways are just. A faithful God without injustice, righteous and upright is He.
  • Rom 9:14 : 14 What then shall we say? Is God unjust? Certainly not!
  • Gen 18:25 : 25 'Far be it from You to do such a thing—to kill the righteous with the wicked, treating the righteous and the wicked alike. Far be it from You! Will not the Judge of all the earth do what is just?'
  • Job 8:3 : 3 Does God pervert justice? Does the Almighty distort what is right?
  • 2 Chr 19:7 : 7 Now let the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful and act, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice, partiality, or taking of bribes.
  • Ps 92:15 : 15 They will still bear fruit in old age; they will stay fresh and green.
  • Prov 6:32 : 32 But a man who commits adultery has no sense; he destroys himself.
  • Rom 3:4-5 : 4 Absolutely not! Let God be true, and every human being a liar. As it is written: "So that You may be justified in Your words and prevail when You are judged." 5 But if our unrighteousness highlights the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unjust for bringing His wrath on us? (I am speaking in human terms.)
  • Job 36:23 : 23 Who has appointed His path for Him, or who can say, 'You have done wrong'?
  • Job 37:23 : 23 The Almighty—we cannot find Him; He is great in power, and in justice and abundant righteousness, He does not oppress.
  • Jas 1:13 : 13 Let no one say when he is tempted, 'I am being tempted by God,' for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone.
  • Prov 15:32 : 32 Those who ignore discipline despise themselves, but those who heed correction gain understanding.
  • Jer 12:1 : 1 You are righteous, LORD, even when I bring my case to you. Yet I want to discuss your judgments: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why are those who betray others at ease?
  • Job 34:2-3 : 2 Listen to my words, you wise ones; and to those with understanding, give ear to me. 3 For the ear tests words as the tongue tastes food.
  • Job 34:34 : 34 Men of understanding declare, and the wise man who hears me says: