What other scriptures reinforce the principle of divine justice found in Job 34:11? Job 34:11 — Divine Justice Stated “For according to a man’s deeds He repays him; according to a man’s ways He brings consequences.” Old Testament Passages Echoing the Same Principle • Psalm 62:12 — “For You will repay each man according to his deeds.” • Proverbs 24:12 — “Will He not repay a man according to his deeds?” • Jeremiah 17:10 — “I, the LORD, search the heart … to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve.” • Ezekiel 18:30 — “Therefore… I will judge each of you according to his ways, declares the Lord GOD.” • Deuteronomy 32:4 — “All His ways are justice… righteous and upright is He.” New Testament Passages Confirming the Principle • Matthew 16:27 — “The Son of Man will come… and then He will repay each one according to what he has done.” • Romans 2:6 — “God ‘will repay each one according to his deeds.’” (cf. vv. 7–11) • 2 Corinthians 5:10 — “Each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad.” • Galatians 6:7–8 — “Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return.” • 1 Peter 1:17 — “The Father… judges each one’s work impartially.” • Revelation 22:12 — “My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done.” Connecting the Canon — One Unified Witness • God’s justice is grounded in His unchanging character (Deuteronomy 32:4). • He evaluates deeds with perfect knowledge of the heart (Jeremiah 17:10). • The same standard applies to every person, in every era (Romans 2:6; 1 Peter 1:17). • Final judgment will publicly display this justice when Christ returns (Matthew 16:27; Revelation 22:12). |
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