(A)“Can a man be profitable to God?
    Surely he who is wise is profitable to himself.
Is it any pleasure to the Almighty if you are in the right,
    or is it gain to him if you (B)make your ways blameless?
Is it for your fear of him that he reproves you
    and (C)enters into judgment with you?

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“Can a man be of benefit to God?(A)
    Can even a wise person benefit him?(B)
What pleasure(C) would it give the Almighty if you were righteous?(D)
    What would he gain if your ways were blameless?(E)

“Is it for your piety that he rebukes you
    and brings charges against you?(F)

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