10 "So listen to me, you men of understanding. Far be it from God to do evil, from the Almighty to do wrong.

Other Translations of Job 34:10

King James Version

10 Therefore hearken unto me, ye men men...: Heb. men of heart of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness; and from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity.

English Standard Version

10 "Therefore, hear me, you men of understanding: far be it from God that he should do wickedness, and from the Almighty that he should do wrong.

The Message

10 "You're veterans in dealing with these matters; certainly we're of one mind on this. It's impossible for God to do anything evil; no way can the Mighty One do wrong.

New King James Version

10 "Therefore listen to me, you men of understanding: Far be it from God to do wickedness, And from the Almighty to commit iniquity.

New Living Translation

10 "Listen to me, you who have understanding. Everyone knows that God doesn't sin! The Almighty can do no wrong.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Job 34:10

Commentary on Job 34:10-15

(Read Job 34:10-15)

Elihu had showed Job, that God meant him no hurt by afflicting him, but intended his spiritual benefit. Here he shows, that God did him no wrong by afflicting him. If the former did not satisfy him, this ought to silence him. God cannot do wickedness, nor the Almighty commit wrong. If services now go unrewarded, and sins now go unpunished, yet there is a day coming, when God will fully render to every man according to his works. Further, though the believer's final condemnation is done away through the Saviour's ransom, yet he has merited worse than any outward afflictions; so that no wrong is done to him, however he may be tried.