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Job 22:2–3

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Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto himself?
Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? or is it gain to him, that thou makest thy ways perfect?
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From verse 2

  1. Luke 17:10Rank 1 from verse 2
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    10So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.

  2. Galatians 6:7–8Rank 2 from verse 2
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    7Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

    8For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.

  3. Job 35:6–8Rank 3 from verse 2
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    6If thou sinnest, what doest thou against him? or if thy transgressions be multiplied, what doest thou unto him?

    7If thou be righteous, what givest thou him? or what receiveth he of thine hand?

    8Thy wickedness may hurt a man as thou art; and thy righteousness may profit the son of man.

  4. Proverbs 3:13–18Rank 4 from verse 2
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    13¶ Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.

    14For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.

    15She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.

    16Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.

    17Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.

    18She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.

  5. Psalms 16:2Rank 5 from verse 2
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    2O my soul, thou hast said unto the Lord, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee;

From verse 3

  1. 2 Corinthians 7:1Rank 1 from verse 3
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    1HAVING therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

  2. Proverbs 15:8Rank 2 from verse 3
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    8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

  3. Proverbs 11:1Rank 3 from verse 3
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    1A FALSE balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is his delight.

  4. Proverbs 12:22Rank 4 from verse 3
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    22Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.

  5. Psalms 147:10–11Rank 5 from verse 3
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    10He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.

    11The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.

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Job 22:2

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

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COMBINED MEANING

wise

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Sense 1: Possessing or exercising understanding, knowledge, prudence, judgment, discernment, or skill; also a wise person. Sense 2: In phrases such as in no wise, way, manner, respect, or degree.

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Job 22:3

COMBINED MEANING

thou

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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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art

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1. The second-person singular present form of be: are, when one person is addressed. 2. Skill, craft, or skilled workmanship used to make or prepare something.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

righteous

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Sense 1: Right, just, equitable, or in accord with truth, justice, or the will of God. Sense 2: Upright or innocent in a matter. Sense 3: Made or regarded as right. Sense 4: As a noun, persons so described.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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gain

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Profit, increase, advantage, benefit, or what is acquired; to obtain, win, acquire, profit by, or bring a person to the truth or cause sought.

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perfect

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Complete, whole, sound, mature, upright, fully fitted, finished, exact, or lacking nothing required for the person, work, knowledge, state, purpose, or standard in view; to perfect is to bring to that intended completion or maturity.

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1THEN Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said,

2Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto himself?

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3Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? or is it gain to him, that thou makest thy ways perfect?

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4Will he reprove thee for fear of thee? will he enter with thee into judgment?

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