Verse 10

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

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.

• Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

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

• biblecontext

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• 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.

• 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 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 Far be it from you to do such a thing, to slay the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous should be as the wicked; far be it from you! Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?
• Job 8:3 : 3 Does God pervert judgment, or does the Almighty pervert justice?
• 2 Chr 19:7 : 7 Therefore 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 show that the LORD is upright; he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him.
• Prov 6:32 : 32 But whoever commits adultery with a woman lacks understanding: he who does it destroys his own soul.
• Rom 3:4-5 : 4 Certainly not: indeed, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, 'That you may be justified in your words, and may overcome when you are judged.' 5 But if our unrighteousness highlights the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unrighteous who inflicts wrath? (I speak as a man)
• Job 36:23 : 23 Who has ordered him his way? or who can say, You have done wrong?
• Job 37:23 : 23 Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out; he is excellent in power, in judgment, and in abundant justice; he will not oppress.
• Jas 1:13 : 13 Let no one say when he is tempted, I am tempted by God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, nor does He tempt anyone;
• Prov 15:32 : 32 He who refuses instruction despises his own soul, but he who hears reproof gains understanding.
• Jer 12:1 : 1 Righteous are You, O LORD, when I plead with You; yet let me speak with You about Your judgments. Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why are all those happy who deal very treacherously?
• Job 34:2-3 : 2 Hear my words, O you wise men; and listen to me, you who have knowledge. 3 For the ear tries words as the mouth tastes food.
• Job 34:34 : 34 Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man listen to me.