Verse 2

Is it possible for a man to be of profit to God? No, for a man's wisdom is only of profit to himself.

Referenced Verses

  • Luke 17:10 : 10 In the same way, when you have done all the things which are given you to do, say, There is no profit in us, for we have only done what we were ordered to do.
  • Gal 6:7-8 : 7 Be not tricked; God is not made sport of: for whatever seed a man puts in, that will he get back as grain. 8 Because he who puts in the seed of the flesh will of the flesh get the reward of death; but he who puts in the seed of the Spirit will of the Spirit get the reward of eternal life.
  • Deut 10:13 : 13 Doing the orders of the Lord and keeping his laws which I give you this day for your good?
  • Job 21:15 : 15 What is the Ruler of all, that we may give him worship? and what profit is it to us to make prayer to him?
  • Job 35:6-8 : 6 If you have done wrong, is he any the worse for it? and if your sins are great in number, what is it to him? 7 If you are upright, what do you give to him? or what does he take from your hand? 8 Your evil-doing may have an effect on a man like yourself, or your righteousness on a son of man.
  • Ps 16:2 : 2 O my soul, you have said to the Lord, You are my Lord: I have no good but you.
  • Prov 3:13-18 : 13 Happy is the man who makes discovery of wisdom, and he who gets knowledge. 14 For trading in it is better than trading in silver, and its profit greater than bright gold. 15 She is of more value than jewels, and nothing for which you may have a desire is fair in comparison with her. 16 Long life is in her right hand, and in her left are wealth and honour. 17 Her ways are ways of delight, and all her goings are peace. 18 She is a tree of life to all who take her in their hands, and happy is everyone who keeps her.
  • Prov 4:7-9 : 7 The first sign of wisdom is to get wisdom; go, give all you have to get true knowledge. 8 Put her in a high place, and you will be lifted up by her; she will give you honour, when you give her your love. 9 She will put a crown of grace on your head, giving you a head-dress of glory.
  • Prov 9:12 : 12 If you are wise, you are wise for yourself; if your heart is full of pride, you only will have the pain of it.
  • Eccl 7:11-12 : 11 Wisdom together with a heritage is good, and a profit to those who see the sun. 12 Wisdom keeps a man from danger even as money does; but the value of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to its owner.
  • Matt 5:29 : 29 And if your right eye is a cause of trouble to you, take it out and put it away from you; because it is better to undergo the loss of one part, than for all your body to go into hell.