Job 15:2
Should a wise man utter vain knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind?
Context
This verse from Job Chapter 15 connects to 7 cross-references. Eliphaz delivers his second speech, accusing Job of undermining piety and hindering prayer with his words. He argues that Job's own mouth condemns him and asks whether Job was the first man born or present at creation. He describes the …
Other Translations
Should a wise man make answer with vain knowledge, And fill himself with the east wind?
Doth a wise man answer <FI>with<Fi> vain knowledge? And fill <FI>with<Fi> an east wind his belly?
Will a wise man make answer with knowledge of no value, or will he give birth to the east wind?
Cross References
Do ye imagine to reprove words, and the speeches of one that is desperate, which are as wind?
How long wilt thou speak these things? and how long shall the words of thy mouth be like a strong …
Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified?
Should thy lies make men hold their peace? and when thou mockest, shall no man make thee ashamed?
What ye know, the same do I know also: I am not inferior unto you.
Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he daily increaseth lies and desolation; and they do make …
Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his …