Job 34:10
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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.Therefore listen to me, O men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wrong, and from the Almighty to act unjustly.
In other translations
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.Therefore listen to me, O men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wrong, and from the Almighty to act unjustly.
Hebrew words
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- Job 36:23Who hath enjoined him his way? or who can say, Thou hast wrought iniquity?Who has appointed His way for Him, or told Him, ‘You have done wrong’?
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