Job 22:2-4

New American Standard Bible

² “Can a strong ^(A)man be of use to God,
Or a wise one be useful to himself?
³ Is it any pleasure to ^[a]the Almighty if you are righteous,
Or gain if you make your ways blameless?
⁴ Is it because of your ^[b]reverence that He punishes you,
That He ^(B)enters into judgment against you?