“"What does it matter to the Lord, if you were blameless in your works?" That is, it has no importance for God. "Or does he gain any profit from the righteousness of your conduct?" It cannot be said that, in fact, it contributes to him any advantage, he says. Since Job in every possible manner had said that God did thi…”
John Chrysostom, 5th c. — COMMENTARY ON JOB 22:3-4
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4Will he reprove thee for fear of thee? will he enter with thee into judgment?
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2Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto himself?
3Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? or is it gain to him, that thou makest thy ways perfect?
— Job 22:4 —
5Is not thy wickedness great? and thine iniquities infinite?
6For thou hast taken a pledge from thy brother for nought, and stripped the naked of their clothing.