Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Job 15:2
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Berean Standard Bible
“Does a wise man answer with empty counsel or fill his belly with the hot east wind?
King James Version
Should a wise man utter vain knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind?
World English Bible
“Should a wise man answer with vain knowledge, and fill himself with the east wind?
American Standard Version
Should a wise man make answer with vain knowledge, And fill himself with the east wind?
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Job 15
1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied:
2 “Does a wise man answer with empty counsel or fill his belly with the hot east wind?
3 Should he argue with useless words or speeches that serve no purpose?
4 But you even undermine the fear of God and hinder meditation before Him.
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