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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

“Can a man be of use to God? Can even a wise man benefit Him?

World English Bible (WEB)

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

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.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

¿Traerá el hombre provecho á Dios, porque el sabio sea provechoso á sí mismo?

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

«¿Para Dios, tiene algún valor el mísero hombre? Aun el más sabio, sólo para sí mismo vale algo.

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