Should he argue with useless talk or with words that serve no good purpose?
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.
Does a wise man answer with empty counsel or fill himself with the hot east wind?
But you even undermine the fear of God and hinder meditation before him.
Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer each person.