Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto himself?
A man
As he that, etc
General references
Bible References
A man
Job 35:6
“If you have sinned, what do you accomplish against Him?
And if your transgressions are multiplied, what have you done to Him?
“If you have sinned, what do you accomplish against Him?
And if your transgressions are multiplied, what have you done to Him?
Psalm 16:2
I said to the Lord, “You are my Lord;
I have no good besides You.”
I said to the Lord, “You are my Lord;
I have no good besides You.”
Luke 17:10 So you too, when you have done everything that was assigned and commanded you, say, ‘We are unworthy servants [undeserving of praise or a reward, for we have not gone beyond our obligation]; we have merely done what we ought to do.’”
As he that, etc
Deuteronomy 10:13
and to keep the commandments of the Lord and His statutes which I am commanding you today for your good?
Proverbs 3:13
Happy [blessed, considered fortunate, to be admired] is the man who finds [skillful and godly] wisdom,
And the man who gains understanding and insight [learning from God’s word and life’s experiences],
Happy [blessed, considered fortunate, to be admired] is the man who finds [skillful and godly] wisdom,
And the man who gains understanding and insight [learning from God’s word and life’s experiences],
Proverbs 4:7
“The beginning of wisdom is: Get [skillful and godly] wisdom [it is preeminent]!
And with all your acquiring, get understanding [actively seek spiritual discernment, mature comprehension, and logical interpretation].
“The beginning of wisdom is: Get [skillful and godly] wisdom [it is preeminent]!
And with all your acquiring, get understanding [actively seek spiritual discernment, mature comprehension, and logical interpretation].
Proverbs 9:12
If you are wise, you are wise for yourself [for your own benefit];
If you scoff [thoughtlessly ridicule and disdain], you alone will pay the penalty.
If you are wise, you are wise for yourself [for your own benefit];
If you scoff [thoughtlessly ridicule and disdain], you alone will pay the penalty.
Ecclesiastes 7:11
Wisdom along with an inheritance is good
And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun.
Wisdom along with an inheritance is good
And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun.
Matthew 5:29 If your right eye makes you stumble and leads you to sin, tear it out and throw it away [that is, remove yourself from the source of temptation]; for it is better for you to lose one of the parts of your body, than for your whole body to be thrown into hell.
Galatians 6:7
Do not be deceived, God is not mocked [He will not allow Himself to be ridiculed, nor treated with contempt nor allow His precepts to be scornfully set aside]; for whatever a man sows, this and this only is what he will reap.
General references
Job 35:7
“If you are righteous, what do you give God,
Or what does He receive from your hand?
“If you are righteous, what do you give God,
Or what does He receive from your hand?
Proverbs 9:12
If you are wise, you are wise for yourself [for your own benefit];
If you scoff [thoughtlessly ridicule and disdain], you alone will pay the penalty.
If you are wise, you are wise for yourself [for your own benefit];
If you scoff [thoughtlessly ridicule and disdain], you alone will pay the penalty.
Luke 17:10 So you too, when you have done everything that was assigned and commanded you, say, ‘We are unworthy servants [undeserving of praise or a reward, for we have not gone beyond our obligation]; we have merely done what we ought to do.’”