Job 15:2

Eliphaz: Job Does Not Fear God

1Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied: 2“Does a wise man answer with empty counsel or fill his belly with the hot east wind? 3Should he argue with useless words or speeches that serve no purpose?

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Berean Standard Bible
“Does a wise man answer with empty counsel or fill his belly with the hot east wind?
American Standard Version (1901)
Should a wise man make answer with vain knowledge, And fill himself with the east wind?
Bible in Basic English
Will a wise man make answer with knowledge of no value, or will he give birth to the east wind?
Free Bible Version
“Would a wise man answer with such empty ‘knowledge’ that is just a lot of hot air?
King James (Authorized) Version
Should a wise man utter vain knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind?
Translation for Translators
“If you were truly wise [RHQ], you would not have replied to us by claiming that you know a lot; what you are saying is just a lot of hot air [MET].
Unlocked Literal Bible
“Should a wise man answer with useless knowledge and fill himself with the east wind?
Noah Webster Bible
Should a wise men 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?
Young's Literal Translation
Doth a wise man answer [with] vain knowledge? And fill [with] an east wind his belly?