Do ye imagine to reprove words, and the speeches of one that is desperate, {which are} as wind?

How long wilt thou speak these {things}? and {how long shall} the words of thy mouth {be like} a strong wind?

Who {is} a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.

What ye know, {the same} do I know also: I {am} not inferior unto you.

Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he daily increaseth lies and desolation; and they do make a covenant with the Assyrians, and oil is carried into Egypt.

Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified? {full...: Heb. of lips}

How long wilt thou speak these {things}? and {how long shall} the words of thy mouth {be like} a strong wind?

Shall vain words have an end? or what emboldeneth thee that thou answerest? {vain...: Heb. words of wind}

He feedeth on ashes: a deceived heart hath turned him aside, that he cannot deliver his soul, nor say, {Is there} not a lie in my right hand?

And if {it be} not {so} now, who will make me a liar, and make my speech nothing worth?

My words {shall be of} the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.

Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words {were} without wisdom.

Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he daily increaseth lies and desolation; and they do make a covenant with the Assyrians, and oil is carried into Egypt.

Should thy lies make men hold their peace? and when thou mockest, shall no man make thee ashamed? {lies: or, devices}

No doubt but ye {are} the people, and wisdom shall die with you.