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“For he has said, ‘It is of no use to a man When he becomes friends with God.’
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American Standard Version
For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing That he should delight himself with God.
Christian Standard Bible
For he has said, “A man gains nothing when he becomes God’s friend.”
English Standard Version
For he has said, ‘It profits a man nothing that he should take delight in God.’
King James Version
For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.
New International Version
For he says, ‘There is no profit in trying to please God.’
New King James Version
For he has said, ‘It profits a man nothing That he should delight in God.’
New Living Translation
He has even said, ‘Why waste time trying to please God?’
World English Bible
For he has said, ‘It profits a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.’