Job 34:12

Modern

Indeed, it is true that God does not act wickedly, and the Almighty does not pervert justice.

Traditional

Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.

Literal

Yes, surely God does not act wickedly, and Shaddai does not pervert justice.

Latin

Vere enim Deus non condemnabit frustra, nec Omnipotens subvertet judicium.

Hebrew

English

Indeed, it is true that God does not act wickedly, and the Almighty does not pervert justice.

The passage connects three ideas to the belief that God can do no wrong (34:10, 12):

God rewards or punishes people based on their actions (34:11);
As the creator, God does not have to answer to anyone (34:13).
Every living being relies on God for life. God can take life away without being wrong (34:14–15; compare Romans 9:19–29).

Job 8:3
Does God pervert justice? Does the Almighty pervert what is right?
Psalm 11:7
For the LORD is righteous; He loves justice. The upright will see His face.
Psalm 145:17
The LORD is righteous in all His ways and kind in all His deeds.
Habakkuk 1:12–13
Are You not from everlasting, O LORD, my God, my Holy One? We will not die. O LORD, You have appointed them to execute judgment; O Rock, You have established them for correction.

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God