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Job 22:1-3
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Eliphaz Speaks: Job’s Wickedness Is Great

22 Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered:

2 “Can a mortal be of use to God?
    Can even the wisest be of service to him?(A)
3 Is it any pleasure to the Almighty[a] if you are righteous,
    or is it gain to him if you make your ways blameless?

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  1. 22.3 Traditional rendering of Heb Shaddai
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Job 22:1-3
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Eliphaz’s Third Response to Job

22 Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied:

2 “Can a person do anything to help God?
    Can even a wise person be helpful to him?
3 Is it any advantage to the Almighty if you are righteous?
    Would it be any gain to him if you were perfect?

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