Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For thou saidst, What advantage will it be unto thee? and, What profit shall I have, if I be cleansed from my sin?

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Bible References

What advantage

Job 9:21
Though I am blameless,
I no longer care about myself;
I renounce my life.
Job 10:15
If I am wicked, woe to me!
And even if I am righteous, I cannot lift up my head.
I am filled with shame
and aware of my affliction.
Job 21:15
Who is the Almighty, that we should serve Him,
and what will we gain by pleading with Him?”
Job 31:2
For what portion would I have from God above,
or what inheritance from the Almighty on high?
Job 34:9
For he has said, “A man gains nothing
when he becomes God’s friend.”
Psalm 73:13
Did I purify my heart
and wash my hands in innocence for nothing?
Malachi 3:14
You have said: “It is useless to serve God. What have we gained by keeping His requirements and walking mournfully before the Lord of Hosts?

General references

Job 32:17
I too will answer;
yes, I will tell what I know.

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