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 effect do you have against him? If your transgressions are multiplied, what do you do to him?
Psalm 16:2
My soul, you have said to Yahweh, "You are my Lord. Apart from you I have no good thing."
Luke 17:10
Even so you also, when you have done all the things that are commanded you, say, 'We are unworthy servants. We have done our duty.'"
As he that, etc
Deuteronomy 10:13
to keep the commandments of Yahweh, and his statutes, which I command you this day for your good?
Proverbs 3:13
Happy is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gets understanding.
Proverbs 4:7
Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.
Proverbs 9:12
If you are wise, you are wise for yourself. If you mock, you alone will bear it.
Ecclesiastes 7:11
Wisdom is as good as an inheritance. Yes, it is more excellent for those who see the sun.
Matthew 5:29
If your right eye causes you to stumble, pluck it out and throw it away from you. For it is more profitable for you that one of your members should perish, than for your whole body to be cast into Gehenna.
Galatians 6:7
Don't be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.
General references
Job 35:7
If you are righteous, what do you give him? Or what does he receive from your hand?
Proverbs 9:12
If you are wise, you are wise for yourself. If you mock, you alone will bear it.
Luke 17:10
Even so you also, when you have done all the things that are commanded you, say, 'We are unworthy servants. We have done our duty.'"