Job 34:17
Good News Translation
Are you condemning the righteous God? Do you think that he hates justice?

New Revised Standard Version
Shall one who hates justice govern? Will you condemn one who is righteous and mighty,

Contemporary English Version
The mighty God is the one who brings about justice, and you are condemning him.

New American Bible
Can an enemy of justice be in control, will you condemn the supreme Just One,

Douay-Rheims Bible
Can he be healed that loveth not judgment? and how dost thou so far condemn him that is just?

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Can he be healed that loveth not judgment? and how dost thou so far condemn him that is just?

even

Genesis 18:25 Far be it from thee to do this thing, and to slay the just with the wicked, and for the just to be in like case as the wicked; this is not beseeming thee: thou who judgest all the earth, wilt not make this judgment.

2 Samuel 23:3 The God of Israel said to me, the strong one of Israel spoke, the ruler of men, the just ruler in the fear of God.

Romans 3:5-7 But if our injustice commend the justice of God, what shall we say? Is God unjust, who executeth wrath? . . .

govern.

Job 1:22 In all these things Job sinned not by his lips, nor spoke he any foolish thing against God.

Job 40:8 Wilt thou make void my judgment: and condemn me, that thou mayst be justified?

2 Samuel 19:21 But Abisai the son of Sarvia answering, said: Shall Semei for these words not be put to death, because he cursed the Lord's anointed?

Romans 9:14 What shall we say then? Is there injustice with God? God forbid!

Context
Elihu Confirms God's Justice
16If then thou hast understanding, hear what is said, and hearken to the voice of my words. 17Can he be healed that loveth not judgment? and how dost thou so far condemn him that is just?18Who saith to the king: Thou art an apostate: who calleth rulers ungodly:…
Cross References
2 Samuel 23:3
The God of Israel said to me, the strong one of Israel spoke, the ruler of men, the just ruler in the fear of God.

Job 34:16
If then thou hast understanding, hear what is said, and hearken to the voice of my words.

Job 34:18
Who saith to the king: Thou art an apostate: who calleth rulers ungodly:

Job 34:30
Who maketh a man that is a hypocrite to reign for the sins of the people.

Job 40:8
Wilt thou make void my judgment: and condemn me, that thou mayst be justified?

Job 34:16
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