Job 34:10

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.

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  • Deut 32:4 : 4 He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth 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: and that 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 judgment? or doth the Almighty pervert justice?
  • 2 Chr 19:7 : 7 Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.
  • Ps 92:15 : 15 To shew that the LORD is upright: he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him.
  • Prov 6:32 : 32 But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul.
  • Rom 3:4-5 : 4 God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged. 5 But if our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unrighteous who taketh vengeance? (I speak as a man)
  • Job 36:23 : 23 Who hath enjoined him his way? or who can say, Thou hast wrought iniquity?
  • Job 37:23 : 23 Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent in power, and in judgment, and in plenty of justice: 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, neither tempteth he any man:
  • Prov 15:32 : 32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
  • Jer 12:1 : 1 Righteous art thou, O LORD, when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of thy judgments: Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? wherefore are all they happy that deal very treacherously?
  • Job 34:2-3 : 2 Hear my words, O ye wise men; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge. 3 For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat.
  • Job 34:34 : 34 Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Job 34:11-13
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    11 For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to his ways.

    12 Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.

    13 Who hath given him a charge over the earth? or who hath disposed the whole world?

  • Job 34:31-34
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    31 Surely it is meet to be said unto God, I have borne chastisement, I will not offend any more:

    32 That which I see not teach thou me: if I have done iniquity, I will do no more.

    33 Should it be according to thy mind? he will recompense it, whether thou refuse, or whether thou choose; and not I: therefore speak what thou knowest.

    34 Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me.

  • Job 34:22-23
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    22 There is no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.

    23 For he will not lay upon man more than right; that he should enter into judgment with God.

  • 9 For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.

  • 17 Shall mortal man be more just than God? shall a man be more pure than his maker?

  • 3 Doth God pervert judgment? or doth the Almighty pervert justice?

  • Job 37:23-24
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    23 Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent in power, and in judgment, and in plenty of justice: he will not afflict.

    24 Men do therefore fear him: he respecteth not any that are wise of heart.

  • 11 For he knoweth vain men: he seeth wickedness also; will he not then consider it?

  • 25 That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?

  • 6 And that he would shew thee the secrets of wisdom, that they are double to that which is! Know therefore that God exacteth of thee less than thine iniquity deserveth.

  • Job 34:16-17
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    16 If now thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.

    17 Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?

  • Job 10:2-3
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    2 I will say unto God, Do not condemn me; shew me wherefore thou contendest with me.

    3 Is it good unto thee that thou shouldest oppress, that thou shouldest despise the work of thine hands, and shine upon the counsel of the wicked?

  • Job 35:13-14
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    13 Surely God will not hear vanity, neither will the Almighty regard it.

    14 Although thou sayest thou shalt not see him, yet judgment is before him; therefore trust thou in him.

  • 28 And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.

  • Job 33:12-13
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    71%

    12 Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that God is greater than man.

    13 Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters.

  • 16 Lo, their good is not in their hand: the counsel of the wicked is far from me.

  • 2 For what portion of God is there from above? and what inheritance of the Almighty from on high?

  • 7 There the righteous might dispute with him; so should I be delivered for ever from my judge.

  • 13 Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, and holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous than he?

  • 32 For he is not a man, as I am, that I should answer him, and we should come together in judgment.

  • 20 Behold, God will not cast away a perfect man, neither will he help the evil doers:

  • 8 Wilt thou also disannul my judgment? wilt thou condemn me, that thou mayest be righteous?

  • 13 Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.

  • 5 God forbid that I should justify you: till I die I will not remove mine integrity from me.

  • 2 Hear my words, O ye wise men; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.

  • 23 Who hath enjoined him his way? or who can say, Thou hast wrought iniquity?

  • 7 Thou knowest that I am not wicked; and there is none that can deliver out of thine hand.

  • 7 Will ye speak wickedly for God? and talk deceitfully for him?

  • 3 Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? or is it gain to him, that thou makest thy ways perfect?

  • 14 If iniquity be in thine hand, put it far away, and let not wickedness dwell in thy tabernacles.

  • 27 He looketh upon men, and if any say, I have sinned, and perverted that which was right, and it profited me not;

  • 17 Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty:

  • 13 With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding.

  • 5 For Job hath said, I am righteous: and God hath taken away my judgment.

  • 10 Then should I yet have comfort; yea, I would harden myself in sorrow: let him not spare; for I have not concealed the words of the Holy One.

  • 9 I am clean without transgression, I am innocent; neither is there iniquity in me.

  • 14 Hearken unto this, O Job: stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God.

  • 5 Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom.

  • 13 Wherefore doth the wicked contemn God? he hath said in his heart, Thou wilt not require it.