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Job 15:3
Job 15:3 is verse 3 of Job chapter 15, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
Should he argue with useless words or speeches that serve no purpose?
King James Version
Should he reason with unprofitable talk? or with speeches wherewith he can do no good?
World English Bible
Should he reason with unprofitable talk, or with speeches with which he can do no good?
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Job 15:1–5 · 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.
5 For your iniquity instructs your mouth, and you choose the language of the crafty.
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
Job 13:4You, however, smear with lies; you are all worthless physicians.
Job 13:5If only you would remain silent; for that would be your wisdom!
Job 16:2“I have heard many things like these; miserable comforters are you all.
Job 16:3Is there no end to your long-winded speeches? What provokes you to continue testifying?
Job 26:1Then Job answered:
Job 26:2“How you have helped the powerless and saved the arm that is feeble!
Job 26:3How you have counseled the unwise and provided fully sound insight!
Malachi 3:13“Your words against Me have been harsh,” says the LORD. “Yet you ask, ‘What have we spoken against You?’
Malachi 3:14You have said, ‘It is futile to serve God. What have we gained by keeping His requirements and walking mournfully before the LORD of Hosts?
Malachi 3:15So now we call the arrogant blessed. Not only do evildoers prosper, they even test God and escape.’”
Matthew 12:36But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken.
Matthew 12:37For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”
Colossians 4:6Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
1 Timothy 6:4he is conceited and understands nothing. Instead, he has an unhealthy interest in controversies and semantics, out of which come envy, strife, abusive talk, evil suspicions,
1 Timothy 6:5and constant friction between men of depraved mind who are devoid of the truth. These men regard godliness as a means of gain.