Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Or a wise man be useful to himself?
King James Version
Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto himself?
Holman Bible
Can even a wise man be of use to Him?
International Standard Version
"Can a human being be useful to God, since he, who is wise, is sufficient to himself?
A Conservative Version
Can a man be profitable to God? Surely he who is wise is profitable to himself.
American Standard Version
Can a man be profitable unto God? Surely he that is wise is profitable unto himself.
Amplified
“Can a vigorous man be of use to God,
Or a wise man be useful to himself?
Bible in Basic English
Is it possible for a man to be of profit to God? No, for a man's wisdom is only of profit to himself.
Darby Translation
Can a man be profitable to God? surely it is unto himself that the wise man is profitable.
Julia Smith Translation
Shall a man profit to God as he understanding shall profit for himself?
King James 2000
Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto himself?
Lexham Expanded Bible
"Can a man be of use to God? Yes, can [the] wise be of use to him?
Modern King James verseion
Can a man be useful to God, as he who is wise may be useful to himself?
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
"May a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto himself?
NET Bible
"Is it to God that a strong man is of benefit? Is it to him that even a wise man is profitable?
New Heart English Bible
"Can a man be profitable to God? Surely he who is wise is profitable to himself.
The Emphasized Bible
Unto GOD, can a man act as friend? Surely a discreet man befriendeth himself!
Webster
Can a man be profitable to God, as he that is wise may be profitable to himself?
World English Bible
"Can a man be profitable to God? Surely he who is wise is profitable to himself.
Youngs Literal Translation
To God is a man profitable, Because a wise man to himself is profitable?
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 22:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
Eliphaz's Third Speech
1
Then Eliphaz, the Temanite, answered and said,
2
Or a wise man be useful to himself?
Cross References
Luke 17:10
So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable slaves: we have done that which was our duty to do.
Deuteronomy 10:13
to keep the commandments of the LORD and his statutes, which I command thee this day for thy good?
Job 21:15
Who is the Almighty that we should serve him? And what profit should we have if we pray unto him?
Job 35:6-8
If thou dost sin, what hast thou done against him? Or if thy rebellion is multiplied, what doest thou unto him?
Psalm 16:2
I said unto the LORD, Thou art my goodness: I have no goodness apart from thee;
Proverbs 3:13-18
Blessed is the man that has found wisdom and who brings to light intelligence,
Proverbs 4:7-9
Wisdom is the principal thing, therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
Proverbs 9:12
If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself; but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.
Ecclesiastes 7:11-12
Knowledge is good with an inheritance and is the excellency of those that see the sun.
Matthew 5:29
Therefore if thy right eye should bring thee occasion to stumble, pluck it out and cast it from thee; for it is better for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.
Galatians 6:7-8
Do not deceive yourselves; God is not mocked: for whatever a man sows that shall he also reap.