Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto himself?

American Standard Version (ASV)

Can a man be profitable unto God? Surely he that is wise is profitable unto himself.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Is it possible for a man to be of profit to God? No, for a man's wisdom is only of profit to himself.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Can a man be profitable to ùGod? surely it is unto himself that the wise man is profitable.

Webster's Bible (WBT)

Can a man be profitable to God, as he that is wise may be profitable to himself?

World English Bible (WEB)

"Can a man be profitable to God? Surely he who is wise is profitable to himself.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

To God is a man profitable, Because a wise man to himself is profitable?