Can a man be profitable unto God? Surely he that is wise is profitable unto himself.
Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? Or is it gain (to him), that thou makest thy ways perfect?
Who hath first given unto me, that I should repay him? (Whatsoever is) under the whole heaven is mine.
If thou art wise, thou art wise for thyself; And if thou scoffest, thou alone shalt bear it.
or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again?
Even so ye also, when ye shall have done all the things that are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants; we have done that which it was our duty to do.