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Should he reason with unprofitable talk, Or with speeches wherewith he can do no good?
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Christian Standard Bible
Should he argue with useless talk or with words that serve no good purpose?
English Standard Version
Should he argue in unprofitable talk, or in words with which he can do no good?
King James Version
Should he reason with unprofitable talk? or with speeches wherewith he can do no good?
New American Standard Bible
“Should he argue with useless talk, Or with words which do not benefit?
New International Version
Would they argue with useless words, with speeches that have no value?
New King James Version
Should he reason with unprofitable talk, Or by speeches with which he can do no good?
New Living Translation
The wise don’t engage in empty chatter. What good are such words?
World English Bible
Should he reason with unprofitable talk, or with speeches with which he can do no good?