Job 22:3

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?

Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:17

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 21:15

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

Job 22:2

“Is it to God that a strong man is of benefit? Is it to him that even a wise man is profitable?

Job 22:4

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

Job 34:9

For he says, ‘It does not profit a man when he makes his delight with God.’

Job 35:7

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

Psalm 119:59

I consider my actions and follow your rules.

Psalm 39:1

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.”

Proverbs 11:1

The Lord abhors dishonest scales, but an accurate weight is his delight.

Proverbs 11:20

The Lord abhors those who are perverse in heart, but those who are blameless in their ways are his delight.

Proverbs 12:22

The Lord abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully are his delight.

Proverbs 15:8

The Lord abhors the sacrifices of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.

Proverbs 9:12

If you are wise, you are wise to your own advantage, but if you are a mocker, you alone must bear it.

Malachi 2:17

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

This is the reason I do my best to always have a clear conscience toward God and toward people.

2 Corinthians 7:1

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.

Philippians 4:18

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.