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15 every living thing would die all at once,[a]
    and mankind would return to dust.”

God’s Rule is Just

16 If you have[b] understanding, listen to this!
    Pay attention to what I have to say:
17 Can one who hates justice really govern?
    And if God[c] is righteous and mighty, can you condemn him?[d]

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Footnotes

  1. Job 34:15 Lit. die together
  2. Job 34:16 The Heb. lacks you have
  3. Job 34:17 Lit. he
  4. Job 34:17 The Heb. lacks him

15 all humanity would perish(A) together
    and mankind would return to the dust.(B)

16 “If you have understanding,(C) hear this;
    listen to what I say.(D)
17 Can someone who hates justice govern?(E)
    Will you condemn the just and mighty One?(F)

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