Job 22:3
Job 22:3 King James Version (KJV)
Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? Or is it gain to him, that thou makest thy ways perfect?
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 22:3 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Is there any pleasure to the Almighty if you are righteous, Or profit if you make your ways perfect?
Job 22:3 New Century Version (NCV)
Does it help the Almighty for you to be good? Does he gain anything if you are innocent?
Job 22:3 American Standard Version (ASV)
Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? Or is it gain to him, that thou makest thy ways perfect?
Job 22:3 New International Version (NIV)
What pleasure would it give the Almighty if you were righteous? What would he gain if your ways were blameless?
Job 22:3 New King James Version (NKJV)
Is it any pleasure to the Almighty that you are righteous? Or is it gain to Him that you make your ways blameless?
Job 22:3 Amplified Bible (AMP)
“Is it any pleasure or joy to the Almighty that you are righteous? Or is it of benefit to Him that you make your ways perfect? [Is 62:3; Zech 2:8; Mal 3:17; Acts 20:28]