Verse Comparison: Job 34:9
American Standard Version
For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing That he should delight himself with God.
Amplified® Bible
For he has said, It profits a man nothing that he should delight himself with God {and} consent to Him.
Contemporary English Version
because he has said, "It doesn't pay to please God."
Darby English Version
For he hath said, It profiteth not a man if he delight himself in God.
Good News Bible
He says that it never does any good to try to follow God's will.
King James Version
For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.
New American Standard Bible
"For he has said, `It profits a man nothing When he is pleased with God.'
New International Version
For he says, 'It profits a man nothing
when he tries to please God.'
New King James Version
For he has said, ‘It profits a man nothing
That he should delight in God.’
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"For he has said, ' It profits a man nothing When he pleases himself with God.'
Revised Standard Version
For he has said, 'It profits a man nothing that he should take delight in God.'
Young's Literal Translation
For he hath said, `It doth not profit a man, When he delighteth himself with God.'
