Parallel Verses
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 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?
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: 2 "Is it to God that a strong man is of benefit? Is it to him that even a wise man is profitable? 3 Is it of any special benefit to the Almighty that you should be righteous, or is it any gain to him that you make your ways blameless?
Cross References
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,