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“A wise man wouldn’t answer with such empty talk! You are nothing but a windbag.
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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 King James Version
“Should a wise man answer with empty knowledge, And fill himself with the east wind?
World English Bible
“Should a wise man answer with vain knowledge, and fill himself with the east wind?