Verse 2

Can a man{H1397} be profitable{H5532}{(H8799)} unto God{H410}, as{H3588} he that is wise{H7919}{(H8688)} may be profitable{H5532}{(H8799)} unto himself?

Referenced Verses

  • Luke 17:10 : 10 So{G3779} likewise{G2532} ye{G5210}, when{G3752} ye shall have done{G4160}{(G5661)} all{G3956} those things which are commanded{G1299}{(G5685)} you{G5213}, say{G3004}{(G5720)},{G3754} We are{G2070}{(G5748)} unprofitable{G888} servants{G1401}:{G3754} we have done{G4160}{(G5658)} that which{G3739} was our duty{G3784}{(G5707)} to do{G4160}{(G5758)}.
  • Gal 6:7-8 : 7 Be{G4105} not{G3361} deceived{G4105}{(G5744)}; God{G2316} is{G3456} not{G3756} mocked{G3456}{(G5743)}: for{G1063} whatsoever{G3739}{G1437} a man{G444} soweth{G4687}{(G5725)}, that{G5124} shall he{G2325} also{G2532} reap{G2325}{(G5692)}. 8 For{G3754} he that soweth{G4687}{(G5723)} to{G1519} his{G1438} flesh{G4561} shall{G2325} of{G1537} the flesh{G4561} reap{G2325}{(G5692)} corruption{G5356}; but{G1161} he that soweth{G4687}{(G5723)} to{G1519} the Spirit{G4151} shall{G2325} of{G1537} the Spirit{G4151} reap{G2325}{(G5692)} life{G2222} everlasting{G166}.
  • Deut 10:13 : 13 To keep{H8104}{(H8800)} the commandments{H4687} of the LORD{H3068}, and his statutes{H2708}, which I command{H6680}{(H8764)} thee this day{H3117} for thy good{H2896}?
  • Job 21:15 : 15 What is the Almighty{H7706}, that we should serve{H5647}{(H8799)} him? and what profit{H3276}{(H8686)} should we have, if we pray{H6293}{(H8799)} unto him?
  • Job 35:6-8 : 6 If thou sinnest{H2398}{(H8804)}, what doest{H6466}{(H8799)} thou against him? or if thy transgressions{H6588} be multiplied{H7231}{(H8804)}, what doest{H6213}{(H8799)} thou unto him? 7 If thou be righteous{H6663}{(H8804)}, what givest{H5414}{(H8799)} thou him? or what receiveth{H3947}{(H8799)} he of thine hand{H3027}? 8 Thy wickedness{H7562} may hurt a man{H376} as thou art; and thy righteousness{H6666} may profit the son{H1121} of man{H120}.
  • Ps 16:2 : 2 O my soul, thou hast said{H559}{(H8804)} unto the LORD{H3068}, Thou art my Lord{H136}: my goodness{H2896} extendeth not to thee;
  • Prov 3:13-18 : 13 Happy{H835} is the man{H120} that findeth{H4672}{(H8804)} wisdom{H2451}, and the man{H120} that getteth{H6329}{(H8686)} understanding{H8394}. 14 For the merchandise{H5504} of it is better{H2896} than the merchandise{H5505} of silver{H3701}, and the gain{H8393} thereof than fine gold{H2742}. 15 She is more precious{H3368} than rubies{H6443}: and all the things thou canst desire{H2656} are not to be compared{H7737}{(H8799)} unto her. 16 Length{H753} of days{H3117} is in her right hand{H3225}; and in her left hand{H8040} riches{H6239} and honour{H3519}. 17 Her ways{H1870} are ways{H1870} of pleasantness{H5278}, and all her paths{H5410} are peace{H7965}. 18 She is a tree{H6086} of life{H2416} to them that lay hold{H2388}{(H8688)} upon her: and happy{H833}{(H8794)} is every one that retaineth{H8551}{(H8802)} her.
  • Prov 4:7-9 : 7 Wisdom{H2451} is the principal thing{H7225}; therefore get{H7069}{(H8798)} wisdom{H2451}: and with all thy getting{H7075} get understanding{H998}. 8 Exalt{H5549}{(H8769)} her, and she shall promote{H7311}{(H8787)} thee: she shall bring thee to honour{H3513}{(H8762)}, when thou dost embrace{H2263}{(H8762)} her. 9 She shall give{H5414}{(H8799)} to thine head{H7218} an ornament{H3880} of grace{H2580}: a crown{H5850} of glory{H8597} shall she deliver{H4042}{(H8762)} to thee.
  • Prov 9:12 : 12 If thou be wise{H2449}{(H8804)}, thou shalt be wise{H2449}{(H8804)} for thyself: but if thou scornest{H3887}{(H8804)}, thou alone shalt bear{H5375}{(H8799)} it.
  • Eccl 7:11-12 : 11 Wisdom{H2451} is good{H2896} with an inheritance{H5159}: and by it there is profit{H3148} to them that see{H7200}{(H8802)} the sun{H8121}. 12 For wisdom{H2451} is a defence{H6738}, and money{H3701} is a defence{H6738}: but the excellency{H3504} of knowledge{H1847} is, that wisdom{H2451} giveth life{H2421}{(H8762)} to them that have{H1167} it.
  • Matt 5:29 : 29 And{G1161} if{G1487} thy{G4675} right{G1188} eye{G3788} offend{G4624}{(G5719)} thee{G4571}, pluck{G1807} it{G846} out{G1807}{(G5628)}, and{G2532} cast{G906}{(G5628)} it from{G575} thee{G4675}: for{G1063} it is profitable{G4851}{(G5719)} for thee{G4671} that{G2443} one{G1520} of thy{G4675} members{G3196} should perish{G622}{(G5643)}, and{G2532} not{G3361} that thy{G4675} whole{G3650} body{G4983} should be cast{G906}{(G5686)} into{G1519} hell{G1067}.