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Job 22:2

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2“Can a man be of benefit to God?d

Can even a wise person benefit him?e

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Cross references

  1. dLk 17:10
  2. eSee Job 7:17

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

“Can a man be profitable to God?

Surely he who is wise is profitable to himself.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Can a man be of any use to God?

Can even a wise man be of use to him?

NLTNew Living Translation

“Can a person do anything to help God?

Can even a wise person be helpful to him?

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

“Can a man be of use to God?

Yes, can the wise be of use to him?

KJV 1900King James Version

Can a man be profitable unto God,

As he that is wise may be profitable unto himself?