Bible verse
He does not keep the wicked alive, but He grants justice to the afflicted.
Job 36:6 · BSB
The verses around it, from Job 36.
2 “Bear with me a little longer, and I will show you that there is more to be said on God’s behalf.
3 I get my knowledge from afar, and I will ascribe justice to my Maker.
4 For truly my words are free of falsehood; one perfect in knowledge is with you.
5 Indeed, God is mighty, but He despises no one; He is mighty in strength of understanding.
6 He does not keep the wicked alive, but He grants justice to the afflicted.
7 He does not take His eyes off the righteous, but He enthrones them with kings and exalts them forever.
8 And if men are bound with chains, caught in cords of affliction,
9 then He tells them their deeds and how arrogantly they have transgressed.
10 He opens their ears to correction and commands that they turn from iniquity.
KJV
He preserveth not the life of the wicked: but giveth right to the poor.
ASV
He preserveth not the life of the wicked, But giveth to the afflicted their right.
ERV
He preserveth not the life of the wicked: but giveth to the afflicted their right.
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