Job 22:3
1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied:
2 “Can a man be of use to God? Can even a wise man benefit Him?
Does it delight the Almighty that you are righteous? Does He profit if your ways are blameless?
4 Is it for your reverence that He rebukes you and enters into judgment against you?
5 Is not your wickedness great? Are not your iniquities endless?
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- Does it delight the Almighty that you are righteous? Does He profit if your ways are blameless?
- KJV
- Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? or is it gain to him, that thou makest thy ways perfect?
- WEB
- Is it any pleasure to the Almighty that you are righteous? Or does it benefit him that you make your ways perfect?
- ASV
- Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? Or is it gain [to him], that thou makest thy ways perfect?
- DARBY
- Is it any pleasure to the Almighty if thou art righteous? And is it gain [to him] that thou makest thy ways perfect?
- BLB
- Is it pleasure to Shaddai that you are righteous, or gain that you perfect your ways?
- ÅB
- Er det til noen nytte for den Allmektige at du er rettferdig, eller til noen vinning at du vandrer ulastelig?
- OTB
- Gir det Den Allmektige noen glede om du er rettferdig,
eller noen vinning om dine veier er fullkomne? - B1930
- Er det til nogen nytte for den Allmektige at du er rettferdig, eller til nogen vinning at du vandrer ulastelig?
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Proverbs 15:8
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
Read in context2 Corinthians 7:1
Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Read in contextProverbs 12:22
Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
Read in contextProverbs 11:1
Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight.
Read in contextPsalms 147:10–11
He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He takes no pleasure in the legpower of the man.
Read in context1 Chronicles 29:17
I know, my God, that You test the heart and delight in uprightness. All these things I have given willingly and with an upright heart, and now I have seen Your people who are present here giving joyfully and willingly to You.
Read in contextPsalms 119:59
I considered my ways and turned my steps to Your testimonies.
Read in contextActs 24:16
In this hope, I strive always to maintain a clear conscience before God and man.
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