Job 35:7

7 If you are righteous, what do you give to him, or what does he receive from your hand?

Job 35:7 in Other Translations

KJV
7 If thou be righteous, what givest thou him? or what receiveth he of thine hand?
ESV
7 If you are righteous, what do you give to him? Or what does he receive from your hand?
NLT
7 If you are good, is this some great gift to him? What could you possibly give him?
MSG
7 Even if you're good, what would God get out of that? Do you think he's dependent on your accomplishments?
CSB
7 If you are righteous, what do you give Him, or what does He receive from your hand?

Job 35:7 In-Context

5 Look up at the heavens and see; gaze at the clouds so high above you.
6 If you sin, how does that affect him? If your sins are many, what does that do to him?
7 If you are righteous, what do you give to him, or what does he receive from your hand?
8 Your wickedness only affects humans like yourself, and your righteousness only other people.
9 “People cry out under a load of oppression; they plead for relief from the arm of the powerful.

Cross References 3

  • 1. Romans 11:35
  • 2. 1 Corinthians 4:7; Proverbs 9:12
  • 3. S Job 22:2-3; Luke 17:10
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