Job 22:1-2

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Job 22:1-2 New International Version (NIV)

Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied: “Can a man be of benefit to God? Can even a wise person benefit him?

Job 22:1-2 New Living Translation (NLT)

Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied: “Can a person do anything to help God? Can even a wise person be helpful to him?

Job 22:1-11 The Message (MSG)

Once again Eliphaz the Temanite took up his theme: “Are any of us strong enough to give God a hand, or smart enough to give him advice? So what if you were righteous—would God Almighty even notice? Even if you gave a perfect performance, do you think he’d applaud? Do you think it’s because he cares about your purity that he’s disciplining you, putting you on the spot? Hardly! It’s because you’re a first-class moral failure, because there’s no end to your sins. When people came to you for help, you took the shirts off their backs, exploited their helplessness. You wouldn’t so much as give a drink to the thirsty, or food, not even a scrap, to the hungry. And there you sat, strong and honored by everyone, surrounded by immense wealth! You turned poor widows away from your door; heartless, you crushed orphans. Now you’re the one trapped in terror, paralyzed by fear. Suddenly the tables have turned! How do you like living in the dark, sightless, up to your neck in flood waters?

Job 22:1-2 King James Version (KJV)

Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said, Can a man be profitable unto God, As he that is wise may be profitable unto himself?

Job 22:1-2 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

Then Eliphaz the Temanite responded, “Can a vigorous man be of use to God, Or a wise man be useful to himself?

Job 22:1-2 New Century Version (NCV)

Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered: “Can anyone be of real use to God? Can even a wise person do him good?

Job 22:1-2 American Standard Version (ASV)

Then answered Eliphaz the Temanite, and said, Can a man be profitable unto God? Surely he that is wise is profitable unto himself.

Job 22:1-2 New King James Version (NKJV)

Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said: “Can a man be profitable to God, Though he who is wise may be profitable to himself?

Job 22:1-2 Amplified Bible (AMP)

Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said, “Can a vigorous man be of use to God, Or a wise man be useful to himself? [Ps 16:2; Luke 17:10]

Job 22:1-2 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)

Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said: “Can a man be profitable to God? Surely he who is wise is profitable to himself.