2 “Can a man be of benefit to God?

Can even a wise person benefit him?

3 What pleasure would it give the Almighty if you were righteous?

What would he gain if your ways were blameless?

2 Can a man be profitable unto God,

As he that is wise may be profitable unto himself?

3 Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous?

Or is it gain to him, that thou makest thy ways perfect?

2 “Can a person do anything to help God?

Can even a wise person be helpful to him?

3 Is it any advantage to the Almighty if you are righteous?

Would it be any gain to him if you were perfect?

2 “Can a man be profitable to God,

Though he who is wise may be profitable to himself?

3 Is it any pleasure to the Almighty that you are righteous?

Or is it gain to Him that you make your ways blameless?

2 “Can anyone be of real use to God?

Can even a wise person do him good?

3 Does it help the Almighty for you to be good?

Does he gain anything if you are innocent?

2 Can a man be profitable unto God?

Surely he that is wise is profitable unto himself.

3 Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous?

Or is it gain to him, that thou makest thy ways perfect?

2 Can a man be profitable to •God? surely it is unto himself that the wise man is profitable. 3 Is it any pleasure to the Almighty if thou art righteous? And is it gain to him that thou makest thy ways perfect?

2 “Can a human be of any use to God 

when even a wise person is only useful to himself? 

3 Is the Almighty pleased when you are righteous? 

Does he gain anything when you follow the path of integrity? 

2 Can a man be of any use to God?

Can even a wise man be of use to Him?

3 Does it delight the Almighty if you are righteous?

Does He profit if you perfect your behavior?

2 “Can a mortal be of use to God?

Can even the wisest be of service to him?

3 Is it any pleasure to the Almighty if you are righteous,

or is it gain to him if you make your ways blameless?

2 “Can a man be of use to God?

Yes, can the wise be of use to him?

3 Is it a pleasure to Shaddai if you are righteous,

or a gain if you make your ways blameless?

2 “Can any man be of benefit to God?

Can even a wise man be of any help to him?

3 Job, what pleasure would it give the Mighty One if you were right?

What would he get if you were completely honest?

2 “Can a vigorous man be of use to God,

Or a wise man be useful to himself?

3 “Is there any pleasure to the Almighty if you are righteous,

Or profit if you make your ways perfect?