what does it profit a man

The phrase "what does it profit a man" is a biblical quote from Mark 8:36 in the King James Version of the Bible. The full quote is "For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?". The quote is often used to emphasize the importance of spiritual values over material possessions. It suggests that gaining the whole world would be of no benefit if one were to lose their soul in the process.