Job 22:3

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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 also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, that are present here, offer willingly unto thee.

He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: He taketh no pleasure in the legs of a man.

A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; But a just weight is his delight.

Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.

Ye have wearied Jehovah with your words. Yet ye say, Wherein have we wearied him? In that ye say, Every one that doeth evil is good in the sight of Jehovah, and he delighteth in them; or where is the God of justice?

But I have all things, and abound: I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you, and odor of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God.

Thou makest

But he knoweth the way that I take; When he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.

I said, I will take heed to my ways, That I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, While the wicked is before me.

Yea, they do no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways.

Herein I also exercise myself to have a conscience void of offence toward God and men always.

Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

General references

If thou be righteous, what givest thou him? Or what receiveth he of thy hand?

If thou art wise, thou art wise for thyself; And if thou scoffest, thou alone shalt bear it.

Even so ye also, when ye shall have done all the things that are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants; we have done that which it was our duty to do.