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Does God subvert judgment? Or does the Almighty pervert justice?
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If it is a matter of strength, indeed He is strong; And if of justice, who will appoint my day in court?
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“If I cry out concerning wrong, I am not heard. If I cry aloud, there is no justice.
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“As God lives, who has taken away my justice, And the Almighty, who has made my soul bitter,
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I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; My justice was like a robe and a turban.
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Great men are not always wise, Nor do the aged always understand justice.
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Elihu Proclaims God’s Justice
Elihu further answered and said:
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Let us choose justice for ourselves; Let us know among ourselves what is good.
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“For Job has said, ‘I am righteous, But God has taken away my justice;
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Surely God will never do wickedly, Nor will the Almighty pervert justice.
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Should one who hates justice govern? Will you condemn Him who is most just?
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Although you say you do not see Him, Yet justice is before Him, and you must wait for Him.
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He does not preserve the life of the wicked, But gives justice to the oppressed.
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But you are filled with the judgment due the wicked; Judgment and justice take hold of you.
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As for the Almighty, we cannot find Him; He is excellent in power, In judgment and abundant justice; He does not oppress.
