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 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 Jud 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 reoof 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.