Job 22:3

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Does it delight the Almighty if you are righteous? Does he profit if you perfect your behaviour?

Cross References

2 Corinthians 7:1

So then, dear friends, since we have these promises,  let us cleanse ourselves from every impurity of the flesh and spirit,  bringing holiness to completion  in the fear of God.

Acts 24:16

I always strive to have a clear conscience  towards God and men.

Malachi 2:17

You have wearied the Lord   with your words. Yet you ask, ‘How have we wearied him? ’ When you say, ‘Everyone who does what is evil is good in the Lord’s sight, and he is delighted with them,  or else where is the God of justice? ’

Proverbs 15:8

The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the  Lord, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

Proverbs 12:22

Lying lips are detestable to the  Lord, but faithful people are his delight.

Proverbs 11:20

Those with twisted minds are detestable to the  Lord, but those with blameless conduct are his delight.

Proverbs 11:1

Dishonest scales are detestable to the  Lord, but an accurate weight is his delight.

1 Chronicles 29:17

I know, my God, that you test the heart  and that you are pleased with what is right.  I have willingly given all these things with an upright heart, and now I have seen your people who are present  here giving joyfully and  willingly to you.

Philippians 4:18

But I have received everything in full,  and I have an abundance. I am fully supplied,  having received from Epaphroditus  what you provided #– #a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing  to God.

Job 22:2

Can a man be of any use to God? Can even a wise man be of use to him?

Job 22:4

Does he correct you and take you to court because of your piety?

Job 35:7

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

Job 21:15

Who is the Almighty, that we should serve him, and what will we gain by pleading with him? ’

Job 34:9

For he has said, ‘A man gains nothing when he becomes God’s friend.’

Proverbs 9:12

If you are wise, you are wise for your own benefit; if you mock, you alone will bear the consequences.’