Job 22:3

New King James Version

Is it any pleasure to the Almighty that you are righteous? Or is it gain to Him that you make your ways blameless?

Cross References

2 Corinthians 7:1

Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

Acts 24:16

This being so, I myself always strive to have a conscience without offense toward God and men.

Malachi 2:17

You have wearied the Lord with your words; Yet you say, “In what way have we wearied Him?” In that you say, “Everyone who does evil Is good in the sight of the Lord, And He delights in them,” Or, “Where is the God of justice?”

Proverbs 15:8

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, But the prayer of the upright is His delight.

Proverbs 12:22

Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, But those who deal truthfully are His delight.

Proverbs 11:20

Those who are of a perverse heart are an abomination to the Lord, But the blameless in their ways are His delight.

Proverbs 11:1

Dishonest scales are an abomination to the Lord, But a just weight is His delight.

Psalm 119:59

I thought about my ways, And turned my feet to Your testimonies.

Psalm 39:1

I said, “I will guard my ways, Lest I sin with my tongue; I will restrain my mouth with a muzzle, While the wicked are before me.”

1 Chronicles 29:17

I know also, my God, that You test the heart and have pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things; and now with joy I have seen Your people, who are present here to offer willingly to You.

Philippians 4:18

Indeed I have all and abound. I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.

Job 22:2

“Can a man be profitable to God, Though he who is wise may be profitable to himself?

Job 22:4

“Is it because of your fear of Him that He corrects you, And enters into judgment with you?

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 profit do we have if we pray to Him?’

Job 34:9

For he has said, ‘It profits a man nothing That he should delight in God.’

Proverbs 9:12

If you are wise, you are wise for yourself, And if you scoff, you will bear it alone.”