Job 15:2

Should a wise man utter vain knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind?

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Other Translations for Job 15:2

BSB
"Does a wise man answer with empty counsel or fill his belly with the hot east wind?
AKJV
Should a wise man utter vain knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind?
CPDV
Will a wise man answer as if he were speaking wind, and will he fill his stomach with fire?
ERV
Should a wise man make answer with vain knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind?
NHEB
"Should a wise man answer with vain knowledge, and fill himself with the east wind?
SMT
Shall a wise one answer knowledge of wind, and fill his belly with the east wind?

Commentary for Job 15:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 15:2
Summary
Wise people shouldn't speak emptiness
Event
Eliphaz criticizes Job's words
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
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