Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be 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 prevented me, that I should repay him? whatsoever is under the whole heaven is mine.
If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.
Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again?
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.