Job 34:10
What does Job 34:10 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 34:10 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
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WEB
World English Bible · 2000Therefore 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
King James Version · 1611Therefore 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.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Therefore 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.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Now 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.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Therefore, O men of heart, hearken to me; Far be it from God to do wickedness, And <FI>from<Fi> the Mighty to do perverseness:
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Therefore, ye men of understanding, hear me: far from God be wickedness, and iniquity from the Almighty.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: Far be wickedness fromGod, and wrong from the Almighty!
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Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Jeremiah 12:1
Righteous art thou, O Jehovah, when I contend with thee; yet would I reason the cause with thee: wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? wherefore are all they at ease that deal very treacherously?
- Deuteronomy 32:4
The Rock, his work is perfect; For all his ways are justice: A God of faithfulness and without iniquity, Just and right is he.
- Proverbs 15:32
He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
- Job 36:23
Who hath enjoined him his way? Or who can say, Thou hast wrought unrighteousness?
- Romans 3:4
God forbid: yea, let God be found true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy words, And mightest prevail when thou comest into judgment.
- Proverbs 6:32
He that committeth adultery with a woman is void of understanding: He doeth it who would destroy his own soul.
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