Job 22:2

King James Version

²Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto himself?

Job 22:2

New International Version

²“Can a man be of benefit to God?^(A)
Can even a wise person benefit him?^(B)

²“Can^(A) a man be profitable to God,
Though he who is wise may be profitable to himself?

³Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? or is it gain to him, that thou makest thy ways perfect?

³What pleasure^(A) would it give the Almighty if you were righteous?^(B)
What would he gain if your ways were blameless?^(C)

³Is it any pleasure to the Almighty that you are righteous?
Or is it gain to Him that you make your ways blameless?

King James Version (KJV)

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New International Version (NIV)