Devine Scripture

Job 22:3

Job chapter 22 · verse 3 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Is 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 · 1611

Is 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 · 1901

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

Context

v.2Can a man be profitable unto God? Surely he that is wise is profitable unto himself.

v.3This passage

v.4Is it for thy fear of him that he reproveth thee, That he entereth with thee into judgment?

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.