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Job 22:2
“Can a man be profitable to God? Surely he who is wise is profitable to himself.
Job 22:2 · World English Bible
Job 22:2 in other translations
Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto himself?
“Can a man be of use to God? Can even a wise man benefit Him?
"Can a man be profitable to God? Surely he who is wise is profitable to himself.
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In context
1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered,
2 “Can a man be profitable to God? Surely he who is wise is profitable to himself.
3 Is it any pleasure to the Almighty that you are righteous? Or does it benefit him that you make your ways perfect?
4 Is it for your piety that he reproves you, that he enters with you into judgment?
5 Isn’t your wickedness great? Neither is there any end to your iniquities.
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