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.
So listen to me, you wise people: God would never do anything evil or wrong. It's impossible for the Almighty to commit sin or act unjustly.
The writer is declaring that God is completely good and righteous - He cannot and will never do anything evil or unfair.
📚 Historical Context
The Book of Job is set in ancient patriarchal times, likely in the Near East, and explores profound questions about human suffering and divine justice through the story of a righteous man named Job who endures great trials. In Job 34, Elihu, a younger character who enters the debate late, addresses Job and his friends, arguing passionately that God is entirely just and incapable of wrongdoing. This reflects the wisdom literature of the Old Testament, where speakers often debated God's character in the context of life's hardships.
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