Job 15:2

Should a wise man vtter vaine knowledge, and fill his belly with the East winde?
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"Should a wise man answer with windy knowledge And fill himself with the east wind?
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Should a wise man make answer with vain knowledge, And fill himself with the east wind?
- American Standard Version (1901)

Will a wise man make answer with knowledge of no value, or will he give birth to the east wind?
- Basic English Bible

"Does a wise man answer with empty counsel or fill his belly with the hot east wind?
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

Should a wise man answer with windy knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind,
- Darby Bible

Will a wise man answer as if he were speaking in the wind, and fill his stomach with burning heat?
- Douay-Rheims Bible

Should a wise man make answer with vain knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind?
- English Revised Version

Should a wise man answer with vain knowledge, and fill himself with the east wind?
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Job 15:2

15:2 Fill - Satisfy his mind and conscience. East wind - With discourses not only unprofitable, but also pernicious both to himself and others; as the east - wind was in those parts.