KJV ORIGINAL
For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
For he has said, 'It does a person no good to find joy in pleasing God.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is quoting Job's complaint that there's no benefit or reward for trying to live in a way that pleases God.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of a speech by Elihu, a young man who speaks after Job's three friends have finished their arguments. Elihu is summarizing what he believes Job has been saying throughout his suffering - that righteousness doesn't pay and that God doesn't reward those who try to live faithfully. Job had been questioning why terrible things happened to him despite his devotion to God.
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