God Is Just

“Call now, is there anyone who will answer you? And to which of the holy ones will you turn?

Does God pervert justice? Or does the Almighty pervert what is right?

If it is a matter of power, behold, He is the strong one! And if it is a matter of justice, who can summon Him?

I am a joke to my friends, The one who called on God and He answered him; The just and blameless man is a joke.

“But just ask the animals, and have them teach you; And the birds of the sky, and have them tell you.

Everything Is Against Him

“Behold, I cry, ‘Violence!’ but I get no answer; I shout for help, but there is no justice.

Just as I was in the days of my youth, When the protection of God was over my tent;

I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; My justice was like a robe and a headband.

But the anger of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, burned against Job; his anger burned because he justified himself before God.

The abundant in years may not be wise, Nor may elders understand justice.

Then if you have anything to say, answer me; Speak, for I would take pleasure in justifying you.

Elihu Vindicates God’s Justice

Then Elihu continued and said,

God certainly will not act wickedly, And the Almighty will not pervert justice.

Shall one who hates justice rule? And will you condemn the righteous mighty One,

“Do you think this is in accordance with justice? Do you say, ‘My righteousness is more than God’s’?

He does not keep the wicked alive, But gives justice to the afflicted.

“But you were full of judgment on the wicked; Judgment and justice take hold of you.

The Almighty—we cannot find Him; He is exalted in power And He will not violate justice and abundant righteousness.

Will you really nullify My judgment? Will you condemn Me so that you may be justified?