2
“Should a wise man answer with empty knowledge, And fill himself with the east wind?
Compare Versions
American Standard Version
Should a wise man make answer with vain knowledge, And fill himself with the east wind?
Christian Standard Bible
Does a wise man answer with empty counsel or fill himself with the hot east wind?
English Standard Version
“Should a wise man answer with windy knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind?
King James Version
Should a wise man utter vain knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind?
New American Standard Bible
“Should a wise man answer with windy knowledge, And fill himself with the east wind?
New International Version
“Would a wise person answer with empty notions or fill their belly with the hot east wind?
New Living Translation
“A wise man wouldn’t answer with such empty talk! You are nothing but a windbag.
World English Bible
“Should a wise man answer with vain knowledge, and fill himself with the east wind?