Job 22:3 “Does it delight the Almighty that you are righteous? Does He profit if…”

Job 22:3

Does it delight the Almighty that you are righteous? Does He profit if your ways are blameless?

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? or is it gain to him, that thou makest thy ways perfect?

World English Bible

Is it any pleasure to the Almighty that you are righteous? Or does it benefit him that you make your ways perfect?

American Standard Version

Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? Or is it gain to him, that thou makest thy ways perfect?

Geneva Bible 1599

Is it any thing vnto the Almightie, that thou art righteous? or is it profitable to him, that thou makest thy wayes vpright?

Darby Translation

Is it any pleasure to the Almighty if thou art righteous? And is it gain [to him] that thou makest thy ways perfect?

Young's Literal Translation

Is it a delight to the Mighty One That thou art righteous? is it gain, That thou makest perfect thy ways?

Bible in Basic English

Is it of any interest to the Ruler of all that you are upright? or is it of use to him that your ways are without sin?

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Cross references

“any pleasure”

Proverbs 15:8 Proverbs 11:1 Proverbs 12:22 1 Chronicles 29:17 Proverbs 11:20 Malachi 2:17

Proverbs 15:8 · BSB

The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.

Proverbs 11:1 · BSB

Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight.

Proverbs 12:22 · BSB

Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.

1 Chronicles 29:17 · BSB

I know, my God, that You test the heart and delight in uprightness. All these things I have given willingly and with an upright heart, and now I have seen Your people who are present here giving joyfully and willingly to…

Proverbs 11:20 · BSB

The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but the blameless in their walk are His delight.

Malachi 2:17 · BSB

You have wearied the LORD with your words; yet you ask, “How have we wearied Him?” By saying, “All who do evil are good in the sight of the LORD, and in them He delights,” or, “Where is the God of justice?”

“thou makest”

2 Corinthians 7:1 Job 23:10–12 Psalm 39:1 Psalm 119:3–6 Psalm 119:59 Acts 24:16

2 Corinthians 7:1 · BSB

Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

Job 23:10–12 · BSB

Yet He knows the way I have taken; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold.

Psalm 39:1 · BSB

I said, “I will watch my ways so that I will not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth with a muzzle as long as the wicked are present.”

Psalm 119:3–6 · BSB

They do no iniquity; they walk in His ways.

Psalm 119:59 · BSB

I considered my ways and turned my steps to Your testimonies.

Acts 24:16 · BSB

In this hope, I strive always to maintain a clear conscience before God and man.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2“Can a man be of use to God? Can even a wise man benefit Him?

4Is it for your reverence that He rebukes you and enters into judgment against you?

Read Job 22