Job 22:2

Job 22:2 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

2“Can a man be of benefit to God?

Can even a wise person benefit him?

2“Can a strong man be of use to God,

Or a wise one be useful to himself?

2“Can a vigorous man be of use to God,

Or a wise man be useful to himself? [Ps 16:2; Luke 17:10]

2“Can a man be of use to God?

Can even a wise man benefit Him?

2Can a man be profitable unto God?

Surely he that is wise is profitable unto himself.

2May a man be profitable vnto God, as he that is wise, may be profitable to himselfe?

2“Can a man be profitable to God?

Surely he who is wise is profitable to himself.

2“Can any person be of benefit to God?

Can even a wise person be of any help to him?

2‘Nothing that a man can do will help God.

Even a wise man cannot help God.

2“Is a man profitable to God, || Because a wise man is profitable to himself?