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?
Job 15:1–3
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Job 11:1–3
1 Then Zophar the Naamathite replied: 2 “Should this stream of words go unanswered and such a speaker be vindicated? 3 Should your babbling put others to silence? Will you scoff without rebuke?
Job 8:1–3
1 Then Bildad the Shuhite replied: 2 “How long will you go on saying such things? The words of your mouth are a blustering wind. 3 Does God pervert justice? Does the Almighty pervert what is right?
Job 16:2–4
2 “I have heard many things like these; miserable comforters are you all. 3 Is there no end to your long-winded speeches? What provokes you to continue testifying? 4 I could also speak like you if you were in my place; I could heap up words against you and shake my h…
Job 4:1–2
1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied: 2 “If one ventures a word with you, will you be wearied? Yet who can keep from speaking?
Job 22:1–2
1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied: 2 “Can a man be of use to God? Can even a wise man benefit Him?
Job 6:25–27
25 How painful are honest words! But what does your argument prove? 26 Do you intend to correct my words, and treat as wind my cry of despair? 27 You would even cast lots for an orphan and barter away your friend.
Job 38:1–3
1 Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind and said: 2 “Who is this who obscures My counsel by words without knowledge? 3 Now brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall inform Me.
Job 25:1–2
1 Then Bildad the Shuhite replied: 2 “Dominion and awe belong to God; He establishes harmony in the heights of heaven.
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