Job 34:12

10 Therefore listen to me, O men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wrong, and from the Almighty to act unjustly.

11 For according to a man’s deeds He repays him; according to a man’s ways He brings consequences.

Indeed, it is true that God does not act wickedly, and the Almighty does not pervert justice.

13 Who gave Him charge over the earth? Who appointed Him over the whole world?

14 If He were to set His heart to it and withdraw His Spirit and breath,

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Indeed, it is true that God does not act wickedly, and the Almighty does not pervert justice.
KJV
Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.
WEB
Yes surely, God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert justice.
ASV
Yea, of a surety, God will not do wickedly, Neither will the Almighty pervert justice.
DARBY
Yea, surely, God acteth not wickedly, and the Almighty perverteth not judgment.
BLB
Yes, surely God does not act wickedly, and Shaddai does not pervert justice.
ÅB
Ja sannelig, Gud gjør ikke noe syndig, og den Allmektige forvender ikke retten.
OTB
Det er utenkelig at Gud skulle handle ondt,
eller at Den Allmektige skulle forvrenge rettferdighet.
B1930
Ja sannelig, Gud gjør ikke noget syndig, og den Allmektige forvender ikke retten.

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