So I have for my heritage months of pain to no purpose, and nights of weariness are given to me.

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

"They prey on the barren woman, and do no favors for widows.

If I kept back the desire of the poor; if the widow's eye was looking for help to no purpose;

I will be partial to no one,
and I will not give anyone an undeserved title.

That which I see not teach thou me: if I have done iniquity, I will do no more.

So Job opens his mouth to no purpose; without knowledge he multiplies words."

She is cruel to her young ones, as if they were not hers; her work is to no purpose; she has no fear.

Lay thine hand upon him, remember the battle, do no more.