Job 34:9-11
King James Version
9 For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.
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.
11 For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to his ways.
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Job 34:9-11
New King James Version
9 For (A)he has said, ‘It profits a man nothing
That he should delight in God.’
10 “Therefore listen to me, you [a]men of understanding:
(B)Far be it from God to do wickedness,
And from the Almighty to commit iniquity.
11 (C)For He repays man according to his work,
And makes man to find a reward according to his way.
Footnotes
- Job 34:10 men of heart
Job 34:9-11
English Standard Version
9 For (A)he has said, ‘It profits a man nothing
that he should take delight in God.’
10 “Therefore, hear me, you men of understanding:
far be it from God that he should (B)do wickedness,
and from the Almighty that he should do wrong.
11 For according to (C)the work of a man he will repay him,
and (D)according to his ways he will make it befall him.
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