Job 15:1-12
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 15
1Then Eliphaz the Temanite responded,
2'Should a wise man answer with windy knowledge, And fill himself with the east wind?
3Should he argue with useless talk, Or with words which do not benefit?
4Indeed, you do away with reverence, And hinder meditation before God.
5For your wrongdoing teaches your mouth, And you choose the language of the cunning.
6Your own mouth condemns you, and not I; And your own lips testify against you.
7'Were you the first person to be born, Or were you brought forth before the hills?
8Do you hear the secret discussion of God, And limit wisdom to yourself?
9What do you know that we do not know? What do you understand that we do not?
10Both the gray-haired and the aged are among us, Older than your father.
11Are the consolations of God too little for you, Or the word spoken gently to you?
12Why does your heart take you away? And why do your eyes wink,
King James Version
Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 15
1Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied:
2Does a wise man answer with empty counsel or fill himself with the hot east wind?
3Should he argue with useless talk or with words that serve no good purpose?
4But you even undermine the fear of God and hinder meditation before him.
5Your iniquity teaches you what to say, and you choose the language of the crafty.
6Your own mouth condemns you, not I; your own lips testify against you.
7Were you the first human ever born, or were you brought forth before the hills?
8Do you listen in on the council of God, or have a monopoly on wisdom?
9What do you know that we don’t? What do you understand that is not clear to us?
10Both the gray-haired and the elderly are with us— older than your father.
11Are God’s consolations not enough for you, even the words that deal gently with you?
12Why has your heart misled you, and why do your eyes flash
New Living Translation
Chapter 15
1Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied:
2'A wise man wouldn’t answer with such empty talk! You are nothing but a windbag.
3The wise don’t engage in empty chatter. What good are such words?
4Have you no fear of God, no reverence for him?
5Your sins are telling your mouth what to say. Your words are based on clever deception.
6Your own mouth condemns you, not I. Your own lips testify against you.
7'Were you the first person ever born? Were you born before the hills were made?
8Were you listening at God’s secret council? Do you have a monopoly on wisdom?
9What do you know that we don’t? What do you understand that we do not?
10On our side are aged, gray-haired men much older than your father!
English Standard Version
2"Should a wise man answer with windy knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind?
3Should he argue in unprofitable talk, or in words with which he can do no good?
4But you are doing away with the fear of God and hindering meditation before God.
5For your iniquity teaches your mouth, and you choose the tongue of the crafty.
6Your own mouth condemns you, and not I; your own lips testify against you.
7 "Are you the first man who was born? Or were you brought forth before the hills?
8Have you listened in the council of God? And do you limit wisdom to yourself?
9 What do you know that we do not know? What do you understand that is not clear to us?
10 Both the gray-haired and the aged are among us, older than your father.
11Are the comforts of God too small for you, or the word that deals gently with you?
12Why does your heart carry you away, and why do your eyes flash,
New International Version
Chapter 15
1Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied:
2"Would a wise person answer with empty notions or fill their belly with the hot east wind?
3Would they argue with useless words, with speeches that have no value?
4But you even undermine piety and hinder devotion to God.
5Your sin prompts your mouth; you adopt the tongue of the crafty.
6Your own mouth condemns you, not mine; your own lips testify against you.
7"Are you the first man ever born? Were you brought forth before the hills?
8Do you listen in on God’s council? Do you have a monopoly on wisdom?
9What do you know that we do not know? What insights do you have that we do not have?
10The gray-haired and the aged are on our side, men even older than your father.
11Are God’s consolations not enough for you, words spoken gently to you?
12Why has your heart carried you away, and why do your eyes flash,
New King James Version
2“Should a wise man answer with empty knowledge, And fill himself with the east wind?
3Should he reason with unprofitable talk, Or by speeches with which he can do no good?
4Yes, you cast off fear, And restrain prayer before God.
5For your iniquity teaches your mouth, And you choose the tongue of the crafty.
6 Your own mouth condemns you, and not I; Yes, your own lips testify against you.
7“ Are you the first man who was born? Or were you made before the hills?
8 Have you heard the counsel of God? Do you limit wisdom to yourself?
9 What do you know that we do not know? What do you understand that is not in us?
10 Both the gray-haired and the aged are among us, Much older than your father.
11 Are the consolations of God too small for you, And the word spoken gently with you?
12Why does your heart carry you away, And what do your eyes wink at,
