Job 22:2

"Can a human being be useful to God, since he, who is wise, is sufficient to himself?

Luke 17:10

That's the way it is with you. When you have done everything you were ordered to do, say, "We are worthless servants. We have done only what we ought to have done.'"

Deuteronomy 10:13

and observe his commands and statutes that I'm commanding you today for your own good.

Job 21:15

Who is the Almighty, that we should serve him? Where's the profit in talking to him?'

Job 35:6-8

If you sin, what will that do to harm him? If you add transgression to transgression what will it do to him?

Psalm 16:2

I told the LORD, "You are my master, I have nothing good apart from you."

Proverbs 3:13-18

How joyful is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding,

Proverbs 4:7-9

Wisdom is of utmost importance, therefore get wisdom, and with all your effort work to acquire understanding.

Proverbs 9:12

If you are wise, your wisdom will assist you. If you mock, you alone will be held responsible.

Ecclesiastes 7:11-12

Wise use of possessions is good; it brings benefit to the living.

Matthew 5:29

So if your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one of your body parts than to have your whole body thrown into hell.

Galatians 6:7-8

Stop being deceived; God is not to be ridiculed. A person harvests whatever he plants:

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Summary

Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto himself?

General references

Bible References

A man

Job 35:6
If you sin, what will that do to harm him? If you add transgression to transgression what will it do to him?
Psalm 16:2
I told the LORD, "You are my master, I have nothing good apart from you."
Luke 17:10
That's the way it is with you. When you have done everything you were ordered to do, say, "We are worthless servants. We have done only what we ought to have done.'"

As he that, etc

Deuteronomy 10:13
and observe his commands and statutes that I'm commanding you today for your own good.
Proverbs 3:13
How joyful is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding,
Proverbs 4:7
Wisdom is of utmost importance, therefore get wisdom, and with all your effort work to acquire understanding.
Proverbs 9:12
If you are wise, your wisdom will assist you. If you mock, you alone will be held responsible.
Ecclesiastes 7:11
Wise use of possessions is good; it brings benefit to the living.
Matthew 5:29
So if your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one of your body parts than to have your whole body thrown into hell.
Galatians 6:7
Stop being deceived; God is not to be ridiculed. A person harvests whatever he plants:

General references

Job 35:7
If you are righteous, what will you add to him? What can God receive from your efforts?
Proverbs 9:12
If you are wise, your wisdom will assist you. If you mock, you alone will be held responsible.
Luke 17:10
That's the way it is with you. When you have done everything you were ordered to do, say, "We are worthless servants. We have done only what we ought to have done.'"

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