Job 22:2
Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto himself?
Can a man be profitable vnto God? as ‖hee that is wise may be profitable vnto himselfe.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, if hee may be profitable, doth his good successe depend thereon?
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- Luke 17:10Rank 1 from verse 2
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.
10So likewise ye, when ye shal haue done all those things which are commanded you, say, Wee are vnprofitable seruants: Wee haue done that which was our duety to doe.
- Galatians 6:7–8Rank 2 from verse 2
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.
7Be not deceiued, God is not mocked: for whatsoeuer a man soweth, that shall he also reape.
8For hee that soweth to his flesh, shall of the flesh reape corruption: but he that soweth to the spirit, shall of the spirit reape life euerlasting.
- Job 35:6–8Rank 3 from verse 2
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.
6If thou sinnest, what doest thou against him? or it thy transgressions be multiplied, what doest thou vnto him?
7*If thou be righteous, what giuest thou him? or what receiueth hee of thine hand?
8Thy wickednesse may hurt a man as thou art, and thy righteousnesse may profit the sonne of man.
- Proverbs 3:13–18Rank 4 from verse 2
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.
13¶ †Happy is the man that findeth wisedome, and the man that getteth vnderstanding.
14*For the merchandise of it is better then the merchandise of siluer, and the gaine thereof, then fine gold.
15She is more precious then Rubies: and all the things thou canst desire, are not to be compared vnto her.
16Length of dayes is in her right hand: and in her left hand, riches and honour.
17Her wayes are wayes of plesantnesse: and all her pathes are peace.
18She is a tree of life, to them that lay hold vpon her: and happy is euery one that retaineth her.
- Psalms 16:2Rank 5 from verse 2
- Ecclesiastes 7:11–12Rank 7 from verse 2
11¶ Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.
12For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.
11¶ ‖Wisedome is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profite to them that see the sunne.
12†For wisedome is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellencie of knowledge is, that wisedome giueth life to them that haue it.
- Matthew 5:29Rank 8 from verse 2
29And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.
29*And if thy right eie ‖offend thee, plucke it out, and cast it from thee. For it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.
- Proverbs 4:7–9Rank 9 from verse 2
7Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
8Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.
9She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.
7Wisedome is the principall thing, therefore get wisedome: and with all thy getting, get vnderstanding.
8Exalt her, and shee shall promote thee: shee shall bring thee to honour, when thou doest imbrace her.
9*‖She shall giue to thine head an ornament of grace, a crowne of glory shall she deliuer to thee.
- Proverbs 9:12Rank 10 from verse 2
- Deuteronomy 10:13Rank 11 from verse 2
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Job 22:2
1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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profitable
Yielding or bringing profit or gain; gainful; lucrative.
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The one true God.
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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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1THEN Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said,
1¶ Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered, and said,
2Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto himself?
2Can a man be profitable vnto God? as ‖hee that is wise may be profitable vnto himselfe.
Selected passage3Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? or is it gain to him, that thou makest thy ways perfect?
3 Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? or is it gaine to him, that thou makest thy waies perfite?