Parallel Bible results for "job 34:4-14"

Job 34:4-14

4 It is up to us to decide the case.

4 Let us discern for ourselves what is right; let us learn together what is good.

5 Job claims that he is innocent, that God refuses to give him justice.

5 “Job says, ‘I am innocent, but God denies me justice.

6 He asks, "How could I lie and say I am wrong? I am fatally wounded, but I am sinless."

6 Although I am right, I am considered a liar; although I am guiltless, his arrow inflicts an incurable wound.’

7 Have you ever seen anyone like this man Job? He never shows respect for God.

7 Is there anyone like Job, who drinks scorn like water?

8 He likes the company of evil people and goes around with sinners.

8 He keeps company with evildoers; he associates with the wicked.

9 He says that it never does any good to try to follow God's will.

9 For he says, ‘There is no profit in trying to please God.’

10 Listen to me, you men who understand! Will Almighty God do what is wrong?

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

11 He rewards people for what they do and treats them as they deserve.

11 He repays everyone for what they have done; he brings on them what their conduct deserves.

12 Almighty God does not do evil; he is never unjust to anyone.

12 It is unthinkable that God would do wrong, that the Almighty would pervert justice.

13 Did God get his power from someone else? Did someone put him in charge of the world?

13 Who appointed him over the earth? Who put him in charge of the whole world?

14 If God took back the breath of life,

14 If it were his intention and he withdrew his spirit and breath,