Job 34:7-17

7 Have you ever seen anyone like this man Job? He never shows respect for God.
8 He likes the company of evil people and goes around with sinners.
9 He says that it never does any good to try to follow God's will.
10 Listen to me, you men who understand! Will Almighty God do what is wrong?
11 He rewards people for what they do 1 and treats them as they deserve.
12 Almighty God does not do evil; he is never unjust to anyone.
13 Did God get his power from someone else? Did someone put him in charge of the world?
14 If God took back the breath of life,
15 then everyone living would die and turn into dust again.
16 Now listen to me, if you are wise.
17 Are you condemning the righteous God? Do you think that [he ]hates justice?

Cross References 1

  • 1. 34.11Psalms 62.12.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.