Job 34:10-20

Christian Standard Bible

¹⁰ Therefore listen to me, you men of understanding.
It is impossible for God to do wrong,
and for the Almighty to act unjustly.^(A)
11 For he repays^(B) a person according to his deeds,
and he gives him what his conduct deserves.^[a]
12 Indeed, it is true that God does not act wickedly
and the Almighty does not pervert justice.^(C)
13 Who gave him authority over the earth?
Who put him in charge of the entire world?^(D)
14 If he put his mind to it
and withdrew the spirit^(E) and breath he gave,
¹⁵ every living thing would perish together
and mankind would return to the dust.^(F)

¹⁶ If you have understanding, hear this;
listen to what I have to say.
¹⁷ Could one who hates justice govern the world?
Will you condemn the mighty Righteous One,^(G)
18 who says to a king, “Worthless man!”
and to nobles, “Wicked men!”?^(H)
19 God is not partial^(I) to princes
and does not favor the rich over the poor,
for they are all the work of his hands.
²⁰ They die suddenly in the middle of the night;
people shudder, then pass away.
Even the mighty are removed without effort.