Job 22:3

God's Word

Is the Almighty pleased when you are righteous? Does he gain anything when you follow the path of integrity?

Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:17

I know, my God, that you examine hearts and delight in honesty. With an honest heart I have willingly offered all these things. I’ve been overjoyed to see your people here offering so willingly to you.

Job 21:15

Who is the Almighty that we should serve him? What do we gain if we pray to him?’

Job 22:2

“Can a human be of any use to God when even a wise person is only useful to himself?

Job 22:4

Does God correct you and bring you into a court of law because you fear him?

Job 34:9

He says, ‘It doesn’t do any good to try to please God.’

Job 35:7

If you’re righteous, what can you give him, or what can he get from you?

Psalm 119:59

I have thought about my life, and I have directed my feet back to your written instructions.

Psalm 39:1

I said, “I will watch my ways so that I do not sin with my tongue. I will bridle my mouth while wicked people are in my presence.”

Proverbs 11:1

Dishonest scales are disgusting to the Lord, but accurate weights are pleasing to him.

Proverbs 11:20

Devious people are disgusting to the Lord, but he is delighted with those whose ways are innocent.

Proverbs 12:22

Lips that lie are disgusting to the Lord, but honest people are his delight.

Proverbs 15:8

A sacrifice brought by wicked people is disgusting to the Lord, but the prayers of decent people please him.

Proverbs 9:12

If you are wise, your wisdom will help you. If you mock, you alone will be held responsible.

Malachi 2:17

You have tried the patience of the Lord with your words. But you ask, “How have we tried his patience?” When you say, “Everyone who does evil is considered good by the Lord. He is pleased with them,” or “Where is the God of justice?”

Acts 24:16

With this belief I always do my best to have a clear conscience in the sight of God and people.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Since we have these promises, dear friends, we need to cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit and live a holy life in the fear of God.

Philippians 4:18

You have paid me in full, and I have more than enough. Now that Epaphroditus has brought me your gifts, you have filled my needs. Your gifts are a soothing aroma, a sacrifice that God accepts and with which he is pleased.