Scripture · Old Testament
Job 15:2
Job 15:2 is verse 2 of Job chapter 15, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
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?
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Job 15:1–4 · Berean Standard Bible
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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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
Job 11:2“Should this stream of words go unanswered and such a speaker be vindicated?
Job 11:3Should your babbling put others to silence? Will you scoff without rebuke?
Job 13:2What you know, I also know; I am not inferior to you.
James 3:13Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
Job 6:26Do you intend to correct my words, and treat as wind my cry of despair?
Job 8:2“How long will you go on saying such things? The words of your mouth are a blustering wind.
Hosea 12:1Ephraim chases the wind and pursues the east wind all day long; he multiplies lies and violence; he makes a covenant with Assyria and sends olive oil to Egypt.