Job 21:15
What is the Almighty, that we should worship him? 1 What advantage would we get if we prayed to him?' 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
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
14They say to God, 'Depart from us 1 for we do not wish any knowledge of your ways. 1
Cross References
Exodus 5:2Pharaoh said, “Who is Yahweh? Why should I listen to his voice and let Israel go? I do not know Yahweh; moreover, I will not let Israel go.”
Job 34:9For he has said, 'It is no use to a person 1 to take pleasure in doing what God wants.' 1
Psalms 12:4These are those who have said, “With our tongues will we prevail. 1 When our lips speak, who can be master over us?” 1
Proverbs 30:9For if I have too much, I might deny you and say, “Who is Yahweh?” 1 Or if I become poor, 1 I might steal and profane the name of my God. 1
Isaiah 45:19I have not spoken in private, in some hidden place; 1 I did not say to Jacob's descendants, 'Seek me in vain!' 1 I am Yahweh, who speaks sincerely; I declare the things that are right. 1
Malachi 1:13You also say, 'How tiresome this is,' and you snort at it,” says Yahweh of hosts. “You bring what has been taken by a wild animal or is lame or sick; and this you bring as your offering. Should I accept this from your hand?” says Yahweh.
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 →