Job 22:3

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

Is it of any special benefit to the Almighty that you should be righteous, or is it any gain to him that you make your ways blameless?

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Referenced Verses

  • 1 Chr 29:17 : 17 I know, my God, that you examine thoughts and are pleased with integrity. With pure motives I contribute all this; and now I look with joy as your people who have gathered here contribute to you.
  • Job 23:10-12 : 10 But he knows the pathway that I take; if he tested me, I would come forth like gold. 11 My feet have followed his steps closely; I have kept to his way and have not turned aside. 12 I have not departed from the commands of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my allotted portion.
  • Ps 39:1 : 1 For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of David. I decided,“I will watch what I say and make sure I do not sin with my tongue. I will put a muzzle over my mouth while in the presence of an evil man.”
  • Ps 119:3-6 : 3 who, moreover, do no wrong, but follow in his footsteps. 4 You demand that your precepts be carefully kept. 5 If only I were predisposed to keep your statutes! 6 Then I would not be ashamed, if I were focused on all your commands.
  • Ps 119:59 : 59 I consider my actions and follow your rules.
  • Ps 147:10-11 : 10 He is not enamored with the strength of a horse, nor is he impressed by the warrior’s strong legs. 11 The LORD takes delight in his faithful followers, and in those who wait for his loyal love.
  • Prov 11:1 : 1 The LORD abhors dishonest scales, but an accurate weight is his delight.
  • Prov 11:20 : 20 The LORD abhors those who are perverse in heart, but those who are blameless in their ways are his delight.
  • Prov 12:22 : 22 The LORD abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully are his delight.
  • Prov 15:8 : 8 The LORD abhors the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.
  • Mal 2:17 : 17 Resistance to the Lord through Self-deceit You have wearied the LORD with your words. But you say,“How have we wearied him?” Because you say,“Everyone who does evil is good in the LORD’s opinion, and he delights in them,” or“Where is the God of justice?”
  • Acts 24:16 : 16 This is the reason I do my best to always have a clear conscience toward God and toward people.
  • 2 Cor 7:1 : 1 Self-Purification Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that could defile the body and the spirit, and thus accomplish holiness out of reverence for God.
  • Phil 4:18 : 18 For I have received everything, and I have plenty. I have all I need because I received from Epaphroditus what you sent– a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, very pleasing to God.

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    4Is it because of your piety that he rebukes you and goes to judgment with you?

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    2“Do you think this to be just: when you say,‘My right before God.’

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  • Job 34:9-10
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    9For he says,‘It does not profit a man when he makes his delight with God.’

    10God is Not Unjust“Therefore, listen to me, you men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wickedness, from the Almighty to do evil.

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    3Is it good for you to oppress, to despise the work of your hands, while you smile on the schemes of the wicked?

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    3Does God pervert justice? Or does the Almighty pervert what is right?

  • Job 40:8
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    8Would you indeed annul my justice? Would you declare me guilty so that you might be right?

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    6If you sin, how does it affect God? If your transgressions are many, what does it do to him?

    7If you are righteous, what do you give to God, or what does he receive from your hand?

    8Your wickedness affects only a person like yourself, and your righteousness only other people.

  • Job 21:15
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    15Who is the Almighty, that we should serve him? What would we gain if we were to pray to him?’

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    6and reveal to you the secrets of wisdom– for true wisdom has two sides– so that you would know that God has forgiven some of your sins.

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    26Surely then you will delight yourself in the Almighty, and will lift up your face toward God.

  • Job 27:10
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    10Will he find delight in the Almighty? Will he call out to God at all times?

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    17“Is a mortal man righteous before God? Or a man pure before his Creator?

  • Job 36:23
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    23Who has prescribed his ways for him? Or said to him,‘You have done what is wicked’?

  • Job 14:3
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    3Do you fix your eye on such a one? And do you bring me before you for judgment?

  • Jer 12:1
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    1LORD, you have always been fair whenever I have complained to you. However, I would like to speak with you about the disposition of justice. Why are wicked people successful? Why do all dishonest people have such easy lives?

  • Job 33:12-13
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    12Now in this, you are not right– I answer you, for God is greater than a human being.

    13Why do you contend against him, that he does not answer all a person’s words?

  • Job 4:6
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    6Is not your piety your confidence, and your blameless ways your hope?

  • Job 8:5-6
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    5But if you will look to God, and make your supplication to the Almighty,

    6if you become pure and upright, even now he will rouse himself for you, and will restore your righteous home.

  • Job 13:7-9
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    7Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf? Will you speak deceitfully for him?

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    13when you turn your rage against God and allow such words to escape from your mouth?

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    2What then would be one’s lot from God above, one’s heritage from the Almighty on high?

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    23For he does not still consider a person, that he should come before God in judgment.

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    7There an upright person could present his case before him, and I would be delivered forever from my judge.

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    17“Therefore, blessed is the man whom God corrects, so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.

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    33Is it your opinion that God should recompense it, because you reject this? But you must choose, and not I, so tell us what you know.