Job 22:2

"Is it to God that a strong man is of benefit? Is it to him that even a wise man is profitable?

Luke 17:10

So you too, when you have done everything you were commanded to do, should say, 'We are slaves undeserving of special praise; we have only done what was our duty.'"

Deuteronomy 10:13

and to keep the Lord's commandments and statutes that I am giving you today for your own good?

Job 21:15

Who is the Almighty, that we should serve him? What would we gain if we were to pray to him?'

Job 35:6-8

If you sin, how does it affect God? If your transgressions are many, what does it do to him?

Psalm 16:2

I say to the Lord, "You are the Lord, my only source of well-being."

Proverbs 3:13-18

Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.

Proverbs 4:7-9

Wisdom is supreme -- so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!

Proverbs 9:12

If you are wise, you are wise to your own advantage, but if you are a mocker, you alone must bear it.

Ecclesiastes 7:11-12

Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing; it benefits those who see the light of day.

Matthew 5:29

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

Galatians 6:7-8

Do not be deceived. God will not be made a fool. For a person will reap what he sows,

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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, how does it affect God? If your transgressions are many, what does it do to him?
Psalm 16:2
I say to the Lord, "You are the Lord, my only source of well-being."
Luke 17:10
So you too, when you have done everything you were commanded to do, should say, 'We are slaves undeserving of special praise; we have only done what was our duty.'"

As he that, etc

Deuteronomy 10:13
and to keep the Lord's commandments and statutes that I am giving you today for your own good?
Proverbs 3:13
Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.
Proverbs 4:7
Wisdom is supreme -- so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!
Proverbs 9:12
If you are wise, you are wise to your own advantage, but if you are a mocker, you alone must bear it.
Ecclesiastes 7:11
Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing; it benefits those who see the light of day.
Matthew 5:29
If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away! It is better to lose one of your members than to have your whole body thrown into hell.
Galatians 6:7
Do not be deceived. God will not be made a fool. For a person will reap what he sows,

General references

Job 35:7
If you are righteous, what do you give to God, or what does he receive from your hand?
Proverbs 9:12
If you are wise, you are wise to your own advantage, but if you are a mocker, you alone must bear it.
Luke 17:10
So you too, when you have done everything you were commanded to do, should say, 'We are slaves undeserving of special praise; we have only done what was our duty.'"

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