Should they argue in unprofitable talk, or in words with which they can do no good?
Should he reason with unprofitable talk? Or with speeches wherewith he can do no good?
Should he reason with unprofitable talk? Or with speeches with which he can do no good?
Should he reason with unprofitable talk, Or with speeches wherewith he can do no good?
Will they argue with a word that has no benefit and with unprofitable words?
You rebuke with words he who is not equal to you, and you speak what is not expedient for you,
Thou reprovest him by words, who is not equal to thee: and thou speakest that which is not good for thee.
“Should the wise answer with windy knowledge, and fill themselves with the east wind?
But you are doing away with the fear of God, and hindering meditation before God.
Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone.