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Job 22:2

World English Bible

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

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Job 22:2 in other translations

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

Job 22:2 · American Standard Version

Job 22:2 in context

  1. 1Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered,
  2. 2“Can a man be profitable to God?
    Surely he who is wise is profitable to himself.
  3. 3Is it any pleasure to the Almighty that you are righteous?
    Or does it benefit him that you make your ways perfect?
  4. 4Is it for your piety that he reproves you,
    that he enters with you into judgment?