Job 15:3

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

Job 13:4-5

But you coat the truth with lies;
you are all worthless doctors.

Job 16:2-3

I have heard many things like these.
You are all miserable comforters.

Job 26:1-3

Then Job answered:

Malachi 3:13-15

“Your words against Me are harsh,” says the Lord.

Yet you ask: “What have we spoken against You?”

Matthew 12:36-37

I tell you that on the day of judgment people will have to account for every careless word they speak.

Colossians 4:6

Your speech should always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer each person.

1 Timothy 6:4-5

he is conceited, understanding nothing, but has a sick interest in disputes and arguments over words. From these come envy, quarreling, slander, evil suspicions,

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

He reason

Job 13:4
But you coat the truth with lies;
you are all worthless doctors.
Job 16:2
I have heard many things like these.
You are all miserable comforters.
Job 26:1
Then Job answered:
Malachi 3:13
“Your words against Me are harsh,” says the Lord.

Yet you ask: “What have we spoken against You?”
Matthew 12:36
I tell you that on the day of judgment people will have to account for every careless word they speak.
Colossians 4:6
Your speech should always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer each person.
1 Timothy 6:4
he is conceited, understanding nothing, but has a sick interest in disputes and arguments over words. From these come envy, quarreling, slander, evil suspicions,

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