Job 15:2
“Should a wise man [such as you] utter such windy and vain knowledge [as we have just heard]
And fill himself with the east wind [of withering, parching, and violent accusations]?
Job 6:26
“Do you intend to reprove my words [with a convincing argument],
When the words of one in despair belong to the wind [and go ignored]?
Job 8:2
“How long will you say these things?
And will the words of your mouth be a mighty wind?
Hosea 12:1
And [continually] pursues the [parching] east wind [which brings destruction];
Every day he multiplies lies and violence.
Further, he makes a covenant with Assyria
And (olive) oil is carried to Egypt [to seek alliances].
Job 11:2-3
“Shall a multitude of words not be answered?
And should a talkative man [making such a long-winded defense] be acquitted?
Job 13:2
“What you know I also know;
I am not inferior to you.
James 3:13
Who among you is wise and intelligent? Let him by his good conduct show his [good] deeds with the gentleness and humility of true wisdom.
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A wise man
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A wise man
“Shall a multitude of words not be answered?
And should a talkative man [making such a long-winded defense] be acquitted?
“What you know I also know;
I am not inferior to you.
Vain knowledge
“Do you intend to reprove my words [with a convincing argument],
When the words of one in despair belong to the wind [and go ignored]?
“How long will you say these things?
And will the words of your mouth be a mighty wind?
Fill
And [continually] pursues the [parching] east wind [which brings destruction];
Every day he multiplies lies and violence.
Further, he makes a covenant with Assyria
And (olive) oil is carried to Egypt [to seek alliances].
General references
‘Job speaks without knowledge,
And his words are without wisdom and insight.