15 Who is the Almighty, that we should serve him? What would we gain by praying to him?'

Other Translations of Job 21:15

King James Version

15 What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? and what profit should we have, if we pray unto him?

English Standard Version

15 What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? And what profit do we get if we pray to him?'

The Message

15 Why should we have dealings with God Almighty? What's there in it for us?'

New King James Version

15 Who is the Almighty, that we should serve Him? And what profit do we have if we pray to Him?'

New Living Translation

15 Who is the Almighty, and why should we obey him? What good will it do us to pray?'

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Job 21:15

Commentary on Job 21:7-16

(Read Job 21:7-16)

Job says, Remarkable judgments are sometimes brought upon notorious sinners, but not always. Wherefore is it so? This is the day of God's patience; and, in some way or other, he makes use of the prosperity of the wicked to serve his own counsels, while it ripens them for ruin; but the chief reason is, because he will make it appear there is another world. These prospering sinners make light of God and religion, as if because they have so much of this world, they had no need to look after another. But religion is not a vain thing. If it be so to us, we may thank ourselves for resting on the outside of it. Job shows their folly.