23 Who hath enjoined him his way? or who can say, Thou hast wrought iniquity?

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23 Who has prescribed his ways(A) for him,(B)
    or said to him, ‘You have done wrong’?(C)

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16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? but we have the mind of Christ.

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16 for,

“Who has known the mind of the Lord
    so as to instruct him?”[a](A)

But we have the mind of Christ.(B)

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  1. 1 Corinthians 2:16 Isaiah 40:13

13 Who hath directed the Spirit of the Lord, or being his counsellor hath taught him?

14 With whom took he counsel, and who instructed him, and taught him in the path of judgment, and taught him knowledge, and shewed to him the way of understanding?

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13 Who can fathom the Spirit[a](A) of the Lord,
    or instruct the Lord as his counselor?(B)
14 Whom did the Lord consult to enlighten him,
    and who taught him the right way?
Who was it that taught him knowledge,(C)
    or showed him the path of understanding?(D)

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  1. Isaiah 40:13 Or mind

Doth God pervert judgment? or doth the Almighty pervert justice?

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Does God pervert justice?(A)
    Does the Almighty pervert what is right?(B)

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11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

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11 In him we were also chosen,[a] having been predestined(A) according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose(B) of his will,

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  1. Ephesians 1:11 Or were made heirs

34 For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor?

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34 “Who has known the mind of the Lord?
    Or who has been his counselor?”[a](A)

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  1. Romans 11:34 Isaiah 40:13

But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;

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But because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of God’s wrath(A), when his righteous judgment(B) will be revealed.

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10 Therefore hearken unto me ye men of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness; and from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity.

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10 “So listen to me,(A) you men of understanding.(B)
    Far be it from God to do evil,(C)
    from the Almighty to do wrong.(D)

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14 What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid.

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14 What then shall we say?(A) Is God unjust? Not at all!(B)

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But if our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unrighteous who taketh vengeance? (I speak as a man)

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But if our unrighteousness brings out God’s righteousness more clearly,(A) what shall we say? That God is unjust in bringing his wrath on us? (I am using a human argument.)(B)

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Wilt thou also disannul my judgment? wilt thou condemn me, that thou mayest be righteous?

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“Would you discredit my justice?(A)
    Would you condemn me to justify yourself?(B)

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13 Who hath given him a charge over the earth? or who hath disposed the whole world?

14 If he set his heart upon man, if he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath;

15 All flesh shall perish together, and man shall turn again unto dust.

16 If now thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.

17 Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?

18 Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? and to princes, Ye are ungodly?

19 How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands.

20 In a moment shall they die, and the people shall be troubled at midnight, and pass away: and the mighty shall be taken away without hand.

21 For his eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.

22 There is no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.

23 For he will not lay upon man more than right; that he should enter into judgment with God.

24 He shall break in pieces mighty men without number, and set others in their stead.

25 Therefore he knoweth their works, and he overturneth them in the night, so that they are destroyed.

26 He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others;

27 Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways:

28 So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted.

29 When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth his face, who then can behold him? whether it be done against a nation, or against a man only:

30 That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared.

31 Surely it is meet to be said unto God, I have borne chastisement, I will not offend any more:

32 That which I see not teach thou me: if I have done iniquity, I will do no more.

33 Should it be according to thy mind? he will recompense it, whether thou refuse, or whether thou choose; and not I: therefore speak what thou knowest.

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13 Who appointed(A) him over the earth?
    Who put him in charge of the whole world?(B)
14 If it were his intention
    and he withdrew his spirit[a](C) and breath,(D)
15 all humanity would perish(E) together
    and mankind would return to the dust.(F)

16 “If you have understanding,(G) hear this;
    listen to what I say.(H)
17 Can someone who hates justice govern?(I)
    Will you condemn the just and mighty One?(J)
18 Is he not the One who says to kings, ‘You are worthless,’
    and to nobles,(K) ‘You are wicked,’(L)
19 who shows no partiality(M) to princes
    and does not favor the rich over the poor,(N)
    for they are all the work of his hands?(O)
20 They die in an instant, in the middle of the night;(P)
    the people are shaken and they pass away;
    the mighty are removed without human hand.(Q)

21 “His eyes are on the ways of mortals;(R)
    he sees their every step.(S)
22 There is no deep shadow,(T) no utter darkness,(U)
    where evildoers can hide.(V)
23 God has no need to examine people further,(W)
    that they should come before him for judgment.(X)
24 Without inquiry he shatters(Y) the mighty(Z)
    and sets up others in their place.(AA)
25 Because he takes note of their deeds,(AB)
    he overthrows them in the night(AC) and they are crushed.(AD)
26 He punishes them for their wickedness(AE)
    where everyone can see them,
27 because they turned from following him(AF)
    and had no regard for any of his ways.(AG)
28 They caused the cry of the poor to come before him,
    so that he heard the cry of the needy.(AH)
29 But if he remains silent,(AI) who can condemn him?(AJ)
    If he hides his face,(AK) who can see him?
Yet he is over individual and nation alike,(AL)
30     to keep the godless(AM) from ruling,(AN)
    from laying snares for the people.(AO)

31 “Suppose someone says to God,
    ‘I am guilty(AP) but will offend no more.
32 Teach me what I cannot see;(AQ)
    if I have done wrong, I will not do so again.’(AR)
33 Should God then reward you on your terms,
    when you refuse to repent?(AS)
You must decide, not I;
    so tell me what you know.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 34:14 Or Spirit