Job 22:3
What does Job 22:3 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 22:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? Or is it gainto him, that thou makest thy ways perfect?
KJV
King James Version · 1611Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? or is it gain to him, that thou makest thy ways perfect?
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? Or is it gainto him, that thou makest thy ways perfect?
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Is 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?
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Is it a delight to the Mighty One That thou art righteous? is it gain, That thou makest perfect thy ways?
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752What doth it profit God if thou be just? or what dost thou give him if thy way be unspotted?
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Is it any pleasure to the Almighty if thou art righteous? And is it gain [to him] that thou makest thy ways perfect?
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Job 23:10
But he knoweth the way that I take; When he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
- Proverbs 11:20
They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in their way are his delight.
- Psalms 119:59
I thought on my ways, And turned my feet unto thy testimonies.
- Acts 24:16
Herein I also exercise myself to have a conscience void of offence toward God and men always.
- Malachi 2:17
Ye have wearied Jehovah with your words. Yet ye say, Wherein have we wearied him? In that ye say, Every one that doeth evil is good in the sight of Jehovah, and he delighteth in them; or where is the God of justice?
- Psalms 39:1
I said, I will take heed to my ways, That I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, While the wicked is before me.
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