Job 22:2
Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto himself?In other versions
Can a man be profitable unto God? Surely he that is wise is profitable unto himself.
ASV
Is it possible for a man to be of profit to God? No, for a man's wisdom is only of profit to himself.
BBE
Can a man be profitable to ùGod? surely it is unto himself that the wise man is profitable.
DBY
"Can a man be profitable to God? Surely he who is wise is profitable to himself.
WEB
To God is a man profitable, Because a wise man to himself is profitable?
YLT
Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto himself?
ENG
Can a man be profitable to God, as he that is wise may be profitable to himself?
WBT
“Can a man be of use to God? Can even a wise man benefit Him?
BSB
In context
1Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said,
2Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto himself?
3Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? or is it gain to him, that thou makest thy ways perfect?
4Will he reprove thee for fear of thee? will he enter with thee into judgment?
