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

Ephraim feeds on the [emptiness of the] wind
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.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Should a wise man utter vain knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind?

Vain knowledge

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General references

Bible References

A wise man

Job 11:2

“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.

Vain knowledge

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?

Fill

Hosea 12:1
Ephraim feeds on the [emptiness of the] wind
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 34:35

‘Job speaks without knowledge,
And his words are without wisdom and insight.