Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Should a wise man utter vain knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind?
A wise man
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Bible References
A wise man
Job 11:2
"Shouldn't a multitude of words be answered, or a person who talks too much be vindicated?
Job 13:2
What you know, I know, too; I'm not inferior to you.
James 3:13
Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his noble conduct that his actions are done humbly and wisely.
Vain knowledge
Job 6:26
Did you intend your words to reprove, even though the speech of a desperate person is just wind?
Job 8:2
"How long will you keep talking like this? How long will you keep talking like a wind storm?
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Hosea 12:1
"Ephraim feeds on the wind, chasing after the eastern winds, storing up lies and desolation day after day. They are making a contract with the Assyrians, and sending oil to Egypt.
General references
Job 34:35
Job has been speaking from his own ignorance, and what he has to say lacks insight!