Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For he says, ‘There is no profit in trying to please God.’ New Living Translation He has even said, ‘Why waste time trying to please God?’ English Standard Version For he has said, ‘It profits a man nothing that he should take delight in God.’ Berean Standard Bible For he has said, ‘It profits a man nothing that he should delight in God.’ King James Bible For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God. New King James Version For he has said, ‘It profits a man nothing That he should delight in God.’ New American Standard Bible “For he has said, ‘It is of no use to a man When he becomes friends with God.’ NASB 1995 “For he has said, ‘It profits a man nothing When he is pleased with God.’ NASB 1977 “For he has said, ‘It profits a man nothing When he is pleased with God.’ Legacy Standard Bible For he has said, ‘It is of no use to a man When he is pleased with God.’ Amplified Bible “For he has said, ‘It profits a man nothing When he takes delight and is pleased with God and obeys Him.’ Christian Standard Bible For he has said, “A man gains nothing when he becomes God’s friend.” Holman Christian Standard Bible For he has said, “A man gains nothing when he becomes God’s friend.” American Standard Version For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing That he should delight himself with God. Contemporary English Version because he has said, "It doesn't pay to please God." English Revised Version For he hath said, it profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God. GOD'S WORD® Translation He says, 'It doesn't do any good to try to please God.' Good News Translation He says that it never does any good to try to follow God's will. International Standard Version Because he says, 'There's no profit for a man to find joy with God.'" Majority Standard Bible For he has said, ?It profits a man nothing that he should delight in God.? NET Bible For he says, 'It does not profit a man when he makes his delight with God.' New Heart English Bible For he has said, 'It profits a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.' Webster's Bible Translation For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God. World English Bible For he has said, ‘It profits a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor he has said, It does not profit a man "" When he delights himself with God. Young's Literal Translation For he hath said, 'It doth not profit a man, When he delighteth himself with God.' Smith's Literal Translation For he said, It will not profit a man in delighting himself with God. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor he hath said : Man shall not please God, although he run with him. Catholic Public Domain Version For he has said, “Man will not please God, even if he should travel with him.” New American Bible When he says, “There is no profit in pleasing God.” New Revised Standard Version For he has said, ‘It profits one nothing to take delight in God.’ Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor he has said that a man is not justified because he fears God. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated You said that a man is not just when he is a worshiper of God OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For he hath said: 'It profiteth a man nothing That he should be in accord with God.' Brenton Septuagint Translation For thou shouldest not say, There shall be no visitation of a man, whereas there is a visitation on him from the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elihu Confirms God's Justice…8He keeps company with evildoers and walks with wicked men. 9For he has said, ‘It profits a man nothing that he should delight in God.’ 10Therefore listen to me, O men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wrong, and from the Almighty to act unjustly.… Cross References Psalm 73:11-13 The wicked say, “How can God know? Does the Most High have knowledge?” / Behold, these are the wicked—always carefree as they increase their wealth. / Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure; in innocence I have washed my hands. Malachi 3:14-15 You have said, ‘It is futile to serve God. What have we gained by keeping His requirements and walking mournfully before the LORD of Hosts? / So now we call the arrogant blessed. Not only do evildoers prosper, they even test God and escape.’” Isaiah 58:3 “Why have we fasted, and You have not seen? Why have we humbled ourselves, and You have not noticed?” “Behold, on the day of your fast, you do as you please, and you oppress all your workers. Jeremiah 12:1-2 Righteous are You, O LORD, when I plead before You. Yet about Your judgments I wish to contend with You: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease? / You planted them, and they have taken root. They have grown and produced fruit. You are ever on their lips, but far from their hearts. Ecclesiastes 8:12-14 Although a sinner does evil a hundred times and still lives long, yet I also know that it will go well with those who fear God, who are reverent in His presence. / Yet because the wicked do not fear God, it will not go well with them, and their days will not lengthen like a shadow. / There is a futility that is done on the earth: There are righteous men who get what the actions of the wicked deserve, and there are wicked men who get what the actions of the righteous deserve. I say that this too is futile. Psalm 10:11 He says to himself, “God has forgotten; He hides His face and never sees.” Psalm 94:7 They say, “The LORD does not see; the God of Jacob pays no heed.” Psalm 14:1 For the choirmaster. Of David. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt; their acts are vile. There is no one who does good. Psalm 36:1-2 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD. An oracle is in my heart regarding the transgression of the wicked man: There is no fear of God before his eyes. / For his eyes are too full of conceit to detect or hate his own sin. Psalm 49:10-13 For it is clear that wise men die, and the foolish and the senseless both perish and leave their wealth to others. / Their graves are their eternal homes—their dwellings for endless generations—even though their lands were their namesakes. / But a man, despite his wealth, cannot endure; he is like the beasts that perish. ... 2 Peter 3:4 “Where is the promise of His coming?” they will ask. “Ever since our fathers fell asleep, everything continues as it has from the beginning of creation.” Romans 3:5-8 But if our unrighteousness highlights the righteousness of God, what shall we say? That God is unjust to inflict His wrath on us? I am speaking in human terms. / Certainly not! In that case, how could God judge the world? / However, if my falsehood accentuates God’s truthfulness, to the increase of His glory, why am I still condemned as a sinner? ... Romans 6:1-2 What then shall we say? Shall we continue in sin so that grace may increase? / Certainly not! How can we who died to sin live in it any longer? 1 Corinthians 15:32 If I fought wild beasts in Ephesus for human motives, what did I gain? If the dead are not raised, “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.” 2 Timothy 3:4-5 traitorous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, / having a form of godliness but denying its power. Turn away from such as these! Treasury of Scripture For he has said, It profits a man nothing that he should delight himself with God. It Job 9:22,23,30,31 This is one thing, therefore I said it, He destroyeth the perfect and the wicked… Job 21:14-16,30 Therefore they say unto God, Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways… Job 22:17 Which said unto God, Depart from us: and what can the Almighty do for them? delight Job 27:10 Will he delight himself in the Almighty? will he always call upon God? Psalm 37:4 Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Jump to Previous Accord Delight Delighteth Please Pleased Profit Profiteth Profits TriesJump to Next Accord Delight Delighteth Please Pleased Profit Profiteth Profits TriesJob 34 1. Elihu accuses Job for charging God with injustice10. God omnipotent cannot be unjust 31. Man must humble himself unto God 34. Elihu reproves Job For he has said This phrase introduces the words of Elihu, one of Job's friends, who is responding to Job's earlier complaints about his suffering. Elihu is attempting to summarize Job's perspective, though he may not fully capture Job's intent. This reflects the ongoing dialogue and debate among Job and his friends about the nature of suffering and righteousness. Elihu's speeches are unique in the Book of Job as they attempt to offer a different perspective from the other friends, focusing on God's justice and sovereignty. ‘It profits a man nothing that he should delight in God.’ Persons / Places / Events 1. ElihuA young man who speaks to Job and his friends, offering a different perspective on Job's suffering. He is the speaker in Job 34. 2. Job A righteous man who suffers immense loss and physical affliction, questioning the justice of God. 3. Job's Friends Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who argue that Job's suffering must be due to his sin. 4. God The ultimate authority and judge, whose justice and righteousness are central themes in the Book of Job. 5. The Dialogue The ongoing conversation between Job, his friends, and Elihu, exploring themes of suffering, justice, and righteousness. Teaching Points Understanding MisinterpretationElihu misinterprets Job's words, suggesting that Job believes there is no benefit in delighting in God. This teaches us to be careful in understanding others' perspectives and not to jump to conclusions. The Value of Righteousness Despite the trials and suffering, the Bible consistently teaches that delighting in God and living righteously is ultimately rewarding, both spiritually and eternally. Faith in Trials Job's account encourages believers to maintain faith and integrity even when circumstances seem to suggest that there is no immediate benefit. God's Justice and Timing Trusting in God's justice and timing is crucial, as His ways and thoughts are higher than ours, and His plans are ultimately for our good. The Role of Counsel Elihu's role reminds us of the importance of wise and compassionate counsel, especially when addressing those who are suffering.(9) It profiteth a man nothing.--Comp. what Job had said (Job 9:20-22; Job 9:30-31; Job 10:6-7; Job 10:14-15). Eliphaz had virtually said the same thing, though the form in which he cast it was the converse of this (see Job 22:3), for he had represented it as a matter of indifference to God whether man was righteous or not, which was, of course, to sap the foundations of all morality; for if God cares not whether man is righteous or not, it certainly cannot profit man to be righteous. On the other hand, Eliphaz had in form uttered the opposite doctrine (Job 22:21). . . . Verse 9. - For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God. Again it must be remarked that Job had not said this. The nearest approach to it is to be found in Job 9:22, where this passage occurs: "It is all one; therefore I say, He destroyeth the perfect and the wicked" (Revised Version). Elsewhere Job speaks, not generally, but of his own individual case, remarking that his righteousness has not saved him from calamity (Job 9:17, 18; Job 10:15; Job 17:9-17, etc.). And the fact is one that causes him the deepest perplexity. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction he has said, אָ֭מַר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘It profits יִסְכָּן־ (yis·kān-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5532: To be familiar with, to minister to, be serviceable to, be customary a man גָּ֑בֶר (gā·ḇer) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1397: A valiant man, warrior, a person simply nothing לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no that he should delight בִּ֝רְצֹת֗וֹ (bir·ṣō·ṯōw) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7521: To be pleased with, to satisfy a, debt in עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition Strong's 5973: With, equally with God.’ אֱלֹהִֽים׃ (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative Links Job 34:9 NIVJob 34:9 NLT Job 34:9 ESV Job 34:9 NASB Job 34:9 KJV Job 34:9 BibleApps.com Job 34:9 Biblia Paralela Job 34:9 Chinese Bible Job 34:9 French Bible Job 34:9 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 34:9 For he has said 'It profits (Jb) |
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