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.
Ver. 10. Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding] Heb. Ye men of heart, Cor est sedes sapientiae. Egregie cordati viri.
Mentemque habere queis bonam
Et esse corculis datum est.
Having recited Job's evil speeches, he turneth away from him as it were in great displeasure, and directeth his speech to others. See the like done by Jacob, Genesis 49:4 . We should abhor that which is evil, and show our detestation thereof.
Far be it from God that he should do wickedness, &c. ] sc. By punishing any without a cause; and this he double denieth for better assurance. Cause enough there may be found in the very best, as well by reason of their actual abominations (their omissions, commissions, and failings in the manner) as of their birth blot, which ever abideth with them while they are here, and is a seed plot of all sin. How then can God wrong any one? Surely it is inconsistent with God's, 1. Nature, here; 2. Actions, Job 34:11 Job 34:3. Will, Job 34:12. And although he might, to show his sovereignty, punish men for his pleasure, Romans 9:20, yet far be it from us to imagine that he will abuse his might and power to do anything unjust or unbeseeming his goodness.