Job 21:15
Who does the Almighty think he is for us to serve him as slaves? What benefit is there for us if we pray to him?’
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? and what profit should we have, if we pray unto him?
In Context
14Yet they tell God, ‘Get lost! We don't want anything to do with you.
16Such people believe they make their own fortune, but I don't accept their way of thinking.
Cross References
Exodus 5:2“Who is this ‘Lord’ that I should listen to his request to let Israel go?” Pharaoh replied. “I don't know the Lord and I certainly won't let Israel leave!”
Job 34:9He's even said, ‘What benefit is there in being God's friend?’
Psalms 12:4these people who say, “We will succeed through what we say; our mouths belong to us. We don't take orders from anyone!”
Proverbs 30:9Otherwise if I have plenty of money, I may give up on you, saying, “Who is the Lord?” while if I'm poor I may steal and bring the name of my God into disrepute.
Isaiah 45:19I haven't been talking in secret in an obscure place. I didn't tell the descendants of Jacob: Look for me in a place where no one can be found. I, the Lord, tell the truth—I say what's right.
Malachi 1:13You say, “All this is too much trouble!” and you sniff scornfully at it, says the Lord Almighty. But when you bring animals that are stolen or crippled or sick and offer them as sacrifices, should I accept what you're giving? asks the Lord.
Matthew Henry on Job 21:8-17
Prosperity of the Wicked; Abuse of Earthly Prosperity. ( b. c. 1520.) 7 Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power? 8 Their seed is established in their sight with them, and their offspring before their eyes. 9 Their houses are safe from fear, neither is the rod of God upon them. 10 Their bull gendereth, and faileth not; their cow calveth, and casteth not her calf. 11 They send forth their little ones like a flock, and their children dance. 12 They take the timbrel and harp, and rejoice at… Read the whole commentary →