Job 22:2
ContextNET © | “Is it to God that a strong man is of benefit? Is it to him that even a wise man is profitable? 1 |
NIV © | "Can a man be of benefit to God? Can even a wise man benefit him? |
NASB © | "Can a vigorous man be of use to God, Or a wise man be useful to himself? |
NLT © | "Can a person’s actions be of benefit to God? Can even a wise person be helpful to him? |
MSG © | "Are any of us strong enough to give God a hand, or smart enough to give him advice? |
BBE © | Is it possible for a man to be of profit to God? No, for a man’s wisdom is only of profit to himself. |
NRSV © | "Can a mortal be of use to God? Can even the wisest be of service to him? |
NKJV © | "Can a man be profitable to God, Though he who is wise may be profitable to himself? |
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NET © | “Is it to God that a strong man is of benefit? Is it to him that even a wise man is profitable? 1 |
NET © Notes |
1 tn Some do not take this to be parallel to the first colon, taking this line as a statement, but the parallel expressions here suggest the question is repeated. |