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Berean Standard Bible

“Therefore listen to me, O men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wrong, and from the Almighty to act unjustly.”

Job 34:10

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In chapters 32 to 37 a younger man named Elihu speaks after Job and his three friends have run out of arguments. He is angry that Job seems to justify himself before God.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Therefore listen to me, O men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wrong, and from the Almighty to act unjustly.

World English Bible (WEB)

“Therefore listen to me, you men of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness, from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity.

King James Version (KJV)

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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

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.

Bible in Basic English (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.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Por tanto, varones de seso, oidme: Lejos esté de Dios la impiedad, y del Omnipotente la iniquidad.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

»Escúchenme con entendimiento. ¡Sin duda todos saben que Dios no peca!

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