In general, the terms "profit" and "profitable" refer to gaining something good through doing certain actions or behaviors.
refers to something good that is gained. Something is "profitable" to someone if it brings them good things or if it helps them bring about good things for other people.
* More specifically, the term "profit" often refers to money that is gained from doing business. A business is "profitable" if it gains more money than it spends.
* 2 Timothy 3:16 says that all Scripture is "profitable" for correcting and training people in righteousness. This means that the Bible's teachings are helpful and useful for teaching people to live according to God's will.