Job 15:3

In 11 translations

BSB

Should he argue with useless words or speeches that serve no purpose?

KJV

Should he reason with unprofitable talk? or with speeches wherewith he can do no good?

WEB

Should he reason with unprofitable talk, or with speeches with which he can do no good?

ASV

Should he reason with unprofitable talk, Or with speeches wherewith he can do no good?

LSV

To reason with a word not useful? And speeches—no profit in them?

YLT

To reason with a word not useful? And speeches — no profit in them?

DBY

Reasoning with unprofitable talk, and with speeches which do no good?

DRC

Thou reprovest him by words, who is not equal to thee, and thou speakest that which is not good for thee.

GNV

Shall he dispute with wordes not comely? or with talke that is not profitable?

JPS

Should he reason with unprofitable talk, or with speeches wherewith he can do no good?

LXXE

reasoning with improper sayings, and with words wherein is no profit?

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WLC

הוֹכֵ֣חַ בְּ֭דָבָר לֹ֣א יִסְכּ֑וֹן וּ֝מִלִּ֗ים לֹא־יוֹעִ֥יל בָּֽם׃

LXX-Br

ἐλέγχων ἐν ῥήμασιν οἷς οὐ δεῖ, καὶ ἐν λόγοις οἷς οὐδὲν ὄφελος;

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• Matthew 12:36–37But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. For 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.
• Job 13:4–5You, however, smear with lies; you are all worthless physicians. If only you would remain silent; for that would be your wisdom!
• Malachi 3:13–15“Your words against Me have been harsh,” says the LORD. “Yet you ask, ‘What have we spoken against You?’ You have said, ‘It is futile to serve God. What have we gained by keeping His requirements and walking mournfully…
• 1 Timothy 6:4–5he 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, and constant friction between men of…
• Job 26:1–3Then Job answered: “How you have helped the powerless and saved the arm that is feeble! How you have counseled the unwise and provided fully sound insight!
• Job 16:2–3“I have heard many things like these; miserable comforters are you all. Is there no end to your long-winded speeches? What provokes you to continue testifying?

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