Job 34:10

NETBible

“Therefore, listen to me, you men of understanding. 1  Far be it from 2  God to do wickedness, from the Almighty to do evil.

NIV ©

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

NASB ©

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

NLT ©

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

MSG ©

"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.

BBE ©

Now then, you wise, take note; you men of knowledge, give ear to me. Let it be far from God to do evil, and from the Ruler of all to do wrong.

NRSV ©

"Therefore, hear me, you who have sense, far be it from God that he should do wickedness, and from the Almighty that he should do wrong.

NKJV ©

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

KJV
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NASB ©
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NET [draft] ITL
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NETBible

“Therefore, listen to me, you men of understanding. 1  Far be it from 2  God to do wickedness, from the Almighty to do evil.

NET Notes

1 tn Heb “men of heart.” The “heart” is used for the capacity to understand and make the proper choice. It is often translated “mind.”

2 tn For this construction, see Job 27:5.