So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

If thou sinnest, what doest thou against him? or {if} thy transgressions be multiplied, what doest thou unto him?

{O my soul}, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou {art} my Lord: my goodness {extendeth} not to thee;

Happy {is} the man {that} findeth wisdom, and the man {that} getteth understanding. {that getteth...: Heb. that draweth out understanding}

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

Wisdom {is} good with an inheritance: and {by it there is} profit to them that see the sun. {good...: or, as good as an inheritance, yea, better too}

Wisdom {is} the principal thing; {therefore} get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast {it} from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not {that} thy whole body should be cast into hell. {offend...: or, do cause thee to offend}

If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but {if} thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear {it}.

To keep the commandments of the LORD, and his statutes, which I command thee this day for thy good?

So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.

Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

{O my soul}, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou {art} my Lord: my goodness {extendeth} not to thee;

For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. {little: or, for a little time}

If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but {if} thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear {it}.

Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;

If thou be righteous, what givest thou him? or what receiveth he of thine hand?

{This is} a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.

For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ. {may: Gr. shall}

Who hath prevented me, that I should repay {him? whatsoever is} under the whole heaven is mine.

Lo this, we have searched it, so it {is}; hear it, and know thou {it} for thy good. {for...: Heb. for thyself}