1 Some do not take this to be parallel to the first colon, taking this line as a statement, but the parallel expressions here suggest the question is repeated.
2 The word חֵפֶץ (khefets) in this passage has the nuance of “special benefit; favor.” It does not just express the desire for something or the interest in it, but the profit one derives from it.
3 The verb תַתֵּם (tattem) is the Hiphil imperfect of תָּמַם (tamam, “be complete, finished”), following the Aramaic form of the geminate verb with a doubling of the first letter.
4 The word “your fear” or “your piety” refers to Job’s reverence—it is his fear of God (thus a subjective genitive). When “fear” is used of religion, it includes faith and adoration on the positive side, fear and obedience on the negative.
5 Of course the point is that God does not charge Job because he is righteous; the point is he must be unrighteous.
6 The adjective רַבָּה () normally has the idea of “great” in quantity (“abundant,” ESV) rather than “great” in quality.

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

“Can a man be profitable to God?

Surely he who is wise is profitable to himself.

Is it any pleasure to the Almighty if you are in the right,

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

Is it for your fear of him that he reproves you

and enters into judgment with you?

Is not your evil abundant?

There is no end to your iniquities.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

“Can a man be of benefit to God?

Can even a wise person benefit him?

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

What would he gain if your ways were blameless?

“Is it for your piety that he rebukes you

and brings charges against you?

Is not your wickedness great?

Are not your sins endless?

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Can a man be of any use to God?

Can even a wise man be of use to him?

Does it delight the Almighty if you are righteous?

Does he profit if you perfect your behavior?

Does he correct you and take you to court

because of your piety?

Isn’t your wickedness abundant

and aren’t your iniquities endless?

NLTNew Living Translation

“Can a person do anything to help God?

Can even a wise person be helpful to him?

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

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

Is it because you’re so pious that he accuses you

and brings judgment against you?

No, it’s because of your wickedness!

There’s no limit to your sins.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

“Can a man be of use to God?

Yes, can the wise be of use to him?

Is it a pleasure to Shaddai if you are righteous,

or a gain if you make your ways blameless?

Does he reprove you because of your reverence

or enter into judgment with you?

Is not your wickedness great,

and there is no end to your iniquities?

KJV 1900King James Version

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?

Will he reprove thee for fear of thee?

Will he enter with thee into judgment?

Is not thy wickedness great?

And thine iniquities infinite?

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