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
Is a multitude of words not answered? And is a man of lips justified?
Job 13:2
According to your knowledge I have known -- also I. I am not fallen more than you.
James 3:13
Who is wise and intelligent among you? let him shew out of the good behaviour his works in meekness of wisdom,
Vain knowledge
Job 6:26
For reproof -- do you reckon words? And for wind -- sayings of the desperate.
Job 8:2
Till when dost thou speak these things? And a strong wind -- sayings of thy mouth?
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Hosea 12:1
Ephraim is enjoying wind, And is pursuing an east wind, All the day lying and spoiling he multiplieth, And a covenant with Asshur they make, And oil to Egypt is carried.
General references
Job 34:35
Job -- not with knowledge doth he speak, And his words are not with wisdom.