“Is it to God that a strong man is of benefit? Is it to him that even a wise man is profitable?

Does he argue with useless talk, with words that have no value in them?

“Reconcile yourself with God, and be at peace with him; in this way your prosperity will be good.

For he says, ‘It does not profit a man when he makes his delight with God.’

But you say, ‘What will it profit you,’ and, ‘What do I gain by not sinning?’