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The Almighty will not twist justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/34.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Of a truth, God will not do wickedly, and the Almighty will not pervert justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/34.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Indeed, it is true that God does not act wickedly, and the Almighty does not pervert justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/34.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/34.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Surely God will never do wickedly, Nor will the Almighty pervert justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/34.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“God certainly will not act wickedly, And the Almighty will not pervert justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/34.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Surely, God will not act wickedly, And the Almighty will not pervert justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/34.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Surely, God will not act wickedly, And the Almighty will not pervert justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/34.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Truly, God will not act wickedly, And the Almighty will not pervert justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/34.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Surely God will not act wickedly, Nor will the Almighty pervert justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/34.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Indeed, it is true that God does not act wickedly and the Almighty does not pervert justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/34.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Indeed, it is true that God does not act wickedly and the Almighty does not pervert justice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/34.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Yea, of a surety, God will not do wickedly, Neither will the Almighty pervert justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/34.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and he is never unfair. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/34.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Yea, of a surety, God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/34.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Certainly, God will never do anything evil, and the Almighty will never pervert justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/34.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Almighty God does not do evil; he is never unjust to anyone. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/34.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Truly, God doesn't practice wickedness, and the Almighty doesn't pervert justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/34.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Indeed, it is true that God does not act wickedly, and the Almighty does not pervert justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/34.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Indeed, in truth, God does not act wickedly, and the Almighty does not pervert justice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/34.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Yes surely, God will not do wickedly, neither will Shaddai pervert justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/34.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Yes, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/34.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yes surely, God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert justice. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/34.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Indeed, truly, God does not do wickedly, "" And the Mighty does not pervert judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/34.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Yea, truly, God doth not do wickedly, And the Mighty doth not pervert judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/34.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Also surely God will not do evil, and the Almighty will not pervert judgment.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/34.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For in very deed God will not condemn without cause, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/34.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For truly, God will not condemn in vain, nor will the Almighty repudiate judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/34.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Surely, God cannot act wickedly, the Almighty cannot pervert justice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/34.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Of a truth, God will not do wickedly, and the Almighty will not pervert justice.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/34.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Truly, God does not commit iniquity, neither does God pervert justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/34.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Truly God does no evil, neither does God pervert the way<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/34.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Yea, of a surety, God will not do wickedly, Neither will the Almighty pervert justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/34.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And thinkest thou that the Lord will do wrong, or will the Almighty who made the earth wrest judgment?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/34-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=5245" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/job/34.htm">Elihu Confirms God's Justice</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>For according to a man’s deeds He repays him; according to a man’s ways He brings consequences. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/637.htm" title="637: ’ap̄- (Conj) -- Also, yea. A primitive particle; meaning accession; also or yea; adversatively though.">Indeed,</a> <a href="/hebrew/551.htm" title="551: ’ā·mə·nām (Conj) -- Verily, truly. Adverb from 'omen; verily.">it is true</a> <a href="/hebrew/410.htm" title="410: ’êl (N-ms) -- God, in pl. gods. Shortened from 'ayil; strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty.">that God</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">does not</a> <a href="/hebrew/7561.htm" title="7561: yar·šî·a‘ (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- To be wicked, act wickedly. A primitive root; to be wrong; by implication, to disturb, violate.">act wickedly,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7706.htm" title="7706: wə·šad·day (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The Almighty. From shadad; the Almighty.">and the Almighty</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">does not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5791.htm" title="5791: yə·‘aw·wêṯ (V-Piel-Imperf-3ms) -- To be bent or crooked. A primitive root; to wrest.">pervert</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: miš·pāṭ (N-ms) -- Judgment. ">justice.</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>Who gave Him charge over the earth? Who appointed Him over the whole world?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/92-15.htm">Psalm 92:15</a></span><br />to proclaim, “The LORD is upright; He is my Rock, and in Him there is no unrighteousness.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4</a></span><br />He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-17.htm">Psalm 145:17</a></span><br />The LORD is righteous in all His ways and kind in all His deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-14.htm">Romans 9:14</a></span><br />What then shall we say? Is God unjust? Certainly not!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/18-25.htm">Genesis 18:25</a></span><br />Far be it from You to do such a thing—to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike. Far be it from You! Will not the Judge of all the earth do what is right?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-19.htm">Isaiah 45:19</a></span><br />I have not spoken in secret, from a place in a land of darkness. I did not say to the descendants of Jacob, ‘Seek Me in a wasteland.’ I, the LORD, speak the truth; I say what is right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/25-8.htm">Psalm 25:8</a></span><br />Good and upright is the LORD; therefore He shows sinners the way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/89-14.htm">Psalm 89:14</a></span><br />Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; loving devotion and faithfulness go before You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-8.htm">Isaiah 61:8</a></span><br />For I, the LORD, love justice; I hate robbery and iniquity; in My faithfulness I will give them their recompense and make an everlasting covenant with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zephaniah/3-5.htm">Zephaniah 3:5</a></span><br />The LORD within her is righteous; He does no wrong. He applies His justice morning by morning; He does not fail at dawn, yet the unjust know no shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/19-7.htm">2 Chronicles 19:7</a></span><br />And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/habakkuk/1-13.htm">Habakkuk 1:13</a></span><br />Your eyes are too pure to look upon evil, and You cannot tolerate wrongdoing. So why do You tolerate the faithless? Why are You silent while the wicked swallow up those more righteous than themselves?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-13.htm">James 1:13</a></span><br />When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/3-5.htm">Romans 3:5-6</a></span><br />But if our unrighteousness highlights the righteousness of God, what shall we say? That God is unjust to inflict His wrath on us? I am speaking in human terms. / Certainly not! In that case, how could God judge the world?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/1-5.htm">1 John 1:5</a></span><br />And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Yes, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.</p><p class="hdg">surely</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/11-7.htm">Psalm 11:7</a></b></br> For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/145-17.htm">Psalm 145:17</a></b></br> The LORD <i>is</i> righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/habakkuk/1-12.htm">Habakkuk 1:12,13</a></b></br> <i>Art</i> thou not from everlasting, O LORD my God, mine Holy One? we shall not die. O LORD, thou hast ordained them for judgment; and, O mighty God, thou hast established them for correction… </p><p class="hdg">pervert</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/8-3.htm">Job 8:3</a></b></br> Doth God pervert judgment? or doth the Almighty pervert justice?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/31-11.htm">Act</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-7.htm">Acteth</a> <a href="/job/34-10.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/job/34-10.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/job/31-28.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/job/34-5.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/job/34-5.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/job/8-3.htm">Pervert</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/27-19.htm">Perverteth</a> <a href="/job/34-10.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/job/33-8.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/job/17-3.htm">Surety</a> <a href="/job/9-2.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/job/13-7.htm">Wickedly</a> <a href="/job/34-10.htm">Wrong</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/2-10.htm">Act</a> <a href="/psalms/31-23.htm">Acteth</a> <a href="/job/35-13.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/job/34-17.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/job/36-31.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/job/34-23.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/job/34-17.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-23.htm">Pervert</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-9.htm">Perverteth</a> <a href="/job/34-17.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/job/34-31.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/psalms/119-122.htm">Surety</a> <a href="/psalms/15-2.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/psalms/18-21.htm">Wickedly</a> <a href="/job/34-29.htm">Wrong</a><div class="vheading2">Job 34</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/34-1.htm">Elihu accuses Job for charging God with injustice</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/34-10.htm">God omnipotent cannot be unjust</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/34-31.htm">Man must humble himself unto God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/34-34.htm">Elihu reproves Job</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/34.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/job/34.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Indeed, it is true that God does not act wickedly</b><br>This phrase affirms the inherent goodness and righteousness of God. In the context of the Book of Job, Elihu is speaking to Job and his friends, emphasizing God's moral perfection. The assertion that God does not act wickedly aligns with the broader biblical narrative, such as in <a href="/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4</a>, which describes God as a "God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is He." This reflects the consistent biblical theme that God's nature is wholly good and incapable of evil. Theologically, this underscores the belief in God's absolute holiness and moral purity, which is foundational to understanding His character and actions throughout scripture.<p><b>and the Almighty does not pervert justice</b><br>This phrase highlights God's role as the ultimate judge who administers justice fairly and without corruption. The term "Almighty" (Shaddai in Hebrew) emphasizes God's supreme power and authority over all creation. In the cultural and historical context of the ancient Near East, justice was a central concern, and rulers were often seen as divine or semi-divine figures responsible for maintaining order. However, unlike human rulers who could be corrupt, God is depicted as the perfect judge. This is echoed in <a href="/psalms/89-14.htm">Psalm 89:14</a>, which states, "Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne." The assurance that God does not pervert justice provides comfort and hope, especially in times of suffering or injustice, as it assures believers that ultimate justice will be served by a righteous and impartial God. This also foreshadows the New Testament revelation of Jesus Christ as the righteous judge who will execute justice at His second coming (<a href="/2_timothy/4-8.htm">2 Timothy 4:8</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/elihu.htm">Elihu</a></b><br>A young man who speaks to Job and his friends, offering a perspective on God's justice and righteousness. He is the speaker in <a href="/job/34-12.htm">Job 34:12</a>.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A righteous man who suffers greatly and questions the reasons for his suffering. His account is central to the Book of Job.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God (The Almighty)</a></b><br>The central figure in the discourse, whose nature and actions are being discussed and defended by Elihu.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_friends_of_job.htm">The Friends of Job</a></b><br>Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who have their own interpretations of Job's suffering and God's justice.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_land_of_uz.htm">The Land of Uz</a></b><br>The setting of the Book of Job, traditionally considered to be in the region of Edom or Arabia.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_unchanging_nature.htm">God's Unchanging Nature</a></b><br>God is inherently just and righteous. His nature does not change, and He cannot act contrary to His character.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_divine_justice.htm">Trust in Divine Justice</a></b><br>Even when circumstances seem unjust, believers are called to trust in God's perfect justice and timing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/human_limitations_in_understanding.htm">Human Limitations in Understanding</a></b><br>Our understanding of justice is limited. We must rely on God's wisdom and trust that His ways are higher than ours.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/responding_to_suffering.htm">Responding to Suffering</a></b><br>In times of suffering, rather than questioning God's justice, seek to understand what God might be teaching or refining in you.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_god's_justice.htm">Reflecting God's Justice</a></b><br>As followers of Christ, we are called to reflect God's justice in our actions and decisions, advocating for righteousness in our communities.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_34.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 34</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_god's_justice_align_with_destruction.htm">Job 34:12 – Elihu insists God always acts justly; how does this align with texts describing God commanding destruction (e.g., Joshua 6)? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_god_order_killing_midianites.htm">Why did God command killing Midianites, including children?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_suffering_fit_with_a_loving_god.htm">If suffering for Christ is 'granted' (Philippians 1:29), how does this harmonize with the belief in a loving and just God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_job_12_6_align_with_wicked's_fate.htm">In Job 12:6, how does the idea that 'the tents of robbers are at peace' harmonize with other scriptures that insist the wicked are eventually punished?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/34.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment</span>. Elihu is fond of rhetorical amplification, like most young speakers. Vers. 11, 12 contain nothing that is really additional to the statement in ver. 10. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/34-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Indeed,</span><br /><span class="heb">אַף־</span> <span class="translit">(’ap̄-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_637.htm">Strong's 637: </a> </span><span class="str2">Meaning accession, yea, adversatively though</span><br /><br /><span class="word">it is true</span><br /><span class="heb">אָמְנָ֗ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·mə·nām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_551.htm">Strong's 551: </a> </span><span class="str2">Verily, truly</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֥ל</span> <span class="translit">(’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_410.htm">Strong's 410: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">does not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹֽא־</span> <span class="translit">(lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">act wickedly</span><br /><span class="heb">יַרְשִׁ֑יעַ</span> <span class="translit">(yar·šî·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7561.htm">Strong's 7561: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be, wrong, to disturb, violate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the Almighty</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝שַׁדַּ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šad·day)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7706.htm">Strong's 7706: </a> </span><span class="str2">The Almighty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">does not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹֽא־</span> <span class="translit">(lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">pervert</span><br /><span class="heb">יְעַוֵּ֥ת</span> <span class="translit">(yə·‘aw·wêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5791.htm">Strong's 5791: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be bent or crooked</span><br /><br /><span class="word">justice.</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשְׁפָּֽט׃</span> <span class="translit">(miš·pāṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> </span><span class="str2">A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/34-12.htm">Job 34:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/34-12.htm">Job 34:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/34-12.htm">Job 34:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/34-12.htm">Job 34:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/34-12.htm">Job 34:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/34-12.htm">Job 34:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/34-12.htm">Job 34:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/34-12.htm">Job 34:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/34-12.htm">Job 34:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/34-12.htm">Job 34:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/34-12.htm">OT Poetry: Job 34:12 Yes surely God will not do wickedly (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/34-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 34:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 34:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/34-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 34:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 34:13" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>