Job 34:9

For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 34:9

BSB

For he has said, 'It profits a man nothing that he should delight in God.'

AKJV

For he has said, It profits a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.

CPDV

For he has said, "Man will not please God, even if he should travel with him."

ERV

For he hath said, it profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.

NHEB

For he has said, 'It profits a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.'

SMT

For he said, It will not profit a man in delighting himself with God.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 34:9

ForhehathsaidH559VerbItprofitethH5532VerbamanH1397Noun MasculinenothingthatheshoulddelightH7521VerbhimselfwithGodH430Noun Masculine

Commentary for Job 34:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Job 34:9

Summary

Job says serving God provides no personal benefit

Event

Summary of Job's skeptical claim

Estimated Time Period

Patriarchal period