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Job 34:12
Job 34:12 is verse 12 of Job chapter 34, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
Indeed, it is true that God does not act wickedly, and the Almighty does not pervert justice.
King James Version
Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.
World English Bible
Yes surely, God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert justice.
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Job 34:10–14 · Berean Standard Bible
10 Therefore listen to me, O men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wrong, and from the Almighty to act unjustly.
11 For according to a man’s deeds He repays him; according to a man’s ways He brings consequences.
12 Indeed, it is true that God does not act wickedly, and the Almighty does not pervert justice.
13 Who gave Him charge over the earth? Who appointed Him over the whole world?
14 If He were to set His heart to it and withdraw His Spirit and breath,
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
Psalms 11:7For the LORD is righteous; He loves justice. The upright will see His face.
Psalms 145:17The LORD is righteous in all His ways and kind in all His deeds.
Habakkuk 1:12Are You not from everlasting, O LORD, my God, my Holy One? We will not die. O LORD, You have appointed them to execute judgment; O Rock, You have established them for correction.
Habakkuk 1:13Your eyes are too pure to look upon evil, and You cannot tolerate wrongdoing. So why do You tolerate the faithless? Why are You silent while the wicked swallow up those more righteous than themselves?
Job 8:3Does God pervert justice? Does the Almighty pervert what is right?