Job 22:3

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Job 22:3

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?

1 Chronicles 29:17

I know, my God, that you examine thoughts and are pleased with integrity. With pure motives I contribute all this; and now I look with joy as your people who have gathered here contribute to you.

Job 23:10-12

But he knows the pathway that I take; if he tested me, I would come forth like gold.

For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of David. I decided, "I will watch what I say and make sure I do not sin with my tongue. I will put a muzzle over my mouth while in the presence of an evil man."

Psalm 119:3-6

who, moreover, do no wrong, but follow in his footsteps.

Psalm 119:59

I consider my actions and follow your rules.

Psalm 147:10-11

He is not enamored with the strength of a horse, nor is he impressed by the warrior's strong legs.

Proverbs 11:1

The Lord abhors dishonest scales, but an accurate weight is his delight.

Proverbs 11:20

The Lord abhors those who are perverse in heart, but those who are blameless in their ways are his delight.

Proverbs 12:22

The Lord abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully are his delight.

Proverbs 15:8

The Lord abhors the sacrifices of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.

Malachi 2:17

You have wearied the Lord with your words. But you say, "How have we wearied him?" Because you say, "Everyone who does evil is good in the Lord's opinion, and he delights in them," or "Where is the God of justice?"

Acts 24:16

This is the reason I do my best to always have a clear conscience toward God and toward people.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that could defile the body and the spirit, and thus accomplish holiness out of reverence for God.

Philippians 4:18

For I have received everything, and I have plenty. I have all I need because I received from Epaphroditus what you sent -- a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, very pleasing to God.

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Summary

Job 22:3

Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? or is it gain to him, that thou makest thy ways perfect?

Any pleasure

Philippians 4:18

Thou makest

2 Corinthians 7:1

General references

Job 35:7

Proverbs 9:12

Luke 17:10

Bible References

Any pleasure

I know, my God, that you examine thoughts and are pleased with integrity. With pure motives I contribute all this; and now I look with joy as your people who have gathered here contribute to you.

He is not enamored with the strength of a horse, nor is he impressed by the warrior's strong legs.

The Lord abhors dishonest scales, but an accurate weight is his delight.

The Lord abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully are his delight.

The Lord abhors the sacrifices of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.

For I have received everything, and I have plenty. I have all I need because I received from Epaphroditus what you sent -- a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, very pleasing to God.

Thou makest

But he knows the pathway that I take; if he tested me, I would come forth like gold.

who, moreover, do no wrong, but follow in his footsteps.

This is the reason I do my best to always have a clear conscience toward God and toward people.

Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that could defile the body and the spirit, and thus accomplish holiness out of reverence for God.

General references

If you are righteous, what do you give to God, or what does he receive from your hand?

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

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.'"