Third Series of Speeches

Eliphaz Speaks

22 Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied:

Can a man be of any use to God?
Can even a wise man be of use to him?
Does it delight the Almighty if you are righteous?
Does he profit if you perfect your behavior?(A)

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Eliphaz Speaks a Third Time

22 Then in response, Eliphaz from Teman said:

“Can a human being be useful to God,
    since he, who is wise, is sufficient to himself?
Will it please the Almighty if you are innocent,
    or does he profit if your life is[a] blameless?

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Notas al pie

  1. Job 22:3 Lit. your ways are