Job 22:2

American Standard Version

Can a man be profitable unto God? Surely he that is wise is profitable unto himself.

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Job 22:2 in other translations

“Can a man be profitable to God?
Surely he who is wise is profitable to himself.

Job 22:2 · World English Bible

Job 22:2 in context

  1. 1Then answered Eliphaz the Temanite, and said,
  2. 2Can a man be profitable unto God? Surely he that is wise is profitable unto himself.
  3. 3Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? Or is it gain to him, that thou makest thy ways perfect?
  4. 4Is it for thy fear of him that he reproveth thee, That he entereth with thee into judgment?