Job 34:11 kjv — For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to his ways.

King James Version

"For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to his ways."

— Job 34:11, King James Version

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Job 34 — Context

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Which goeth in company with the workers of iniquity, and walketh with wicked men.

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For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.

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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.

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For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to his ways.

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Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.

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Who hath given him a charge over the earth? or who hath disposed the whole world?

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If he set his heart upon man, if he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath;

Job 34:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 34:11 say?
Job 34:11 in the King James Version reads: “For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to his ways.”
Where is Job 34:11 in the Bible?
Job 34:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 34, verse 11.
Who wrote Job?
Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.
What is the book of Job about?
Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.
What are the major themes of Job?
Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 34:11.
What translation should I read Job 34:11 in?
Job 34:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Job 34:11?
Job 34:11 reads (KJV): “For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to his ways.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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