Holy Scripture
Job 22:4
A church father on this verse
“"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…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
4Wilt thou maintain and plead thine own cause? And will he enter into judgment with thee?
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2Is it not the Lord that teaches understanding and knowledge?
3For what matters it to the Lord, if thou wert blameless in thy works? Or is it profitable that thou shouldest perfect thy way?
— Job 22:4 —
5Is not thy wickedness abundant, And thy sins innumerable?
6And thou hast taken security of thy brethren for nothing, And hast taken away the clothing of the naked.