Job 22:2-4

Amplified Bible

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“Can a vigorous man be of use to God,
Or a wise man be useful to himself?^(A)
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“Is it any pleasure or joy to ^[a]the Almighty that you are righteous?
Or is it of benefit to Him that you make your ways perfect?^(B)
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“Is it because of your fear of Him that He corrects you,
That He enters into judgment against you?

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Footnotes

Job 22:3 Heb Shaddai, also vv 17, 23, 25, 26.

Job 22:2-4

New International Version

²“Can a man be of benefit to God?^(A)
Can even a wise person benefit him?^(B)
³What pleasure^(C) would it give the Almighty if you were righteous?^(D)
What would he gain if your ways were blameless?^(E)