KJV ORIGINAL
Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Yes, God will never do anything evil, and the Almighty will never twist or corrupt justice.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse declares that God is completely good and just - He never acts wickedly or makes unfair judgments.
📚 Historical Context
This statement comes from Elihu, a younger man who speaks to Job after his three friends have finished their arguments. Elihu is defending God's character against any suggestion that God might be unfair in allowing Job's suffering. In ancient times, people often questioned whether the gods were truly just, so this was a bold declaration of God's perfect moral nature.
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