ESV: Should he argue in unprofitable talk, or in words with which he can do no good?
NIV: Would they argue with useless words, with speeches that have no value?
NASB: Should he argue with useless talk, Or with words which do not benefit?
CSB: Should he argue with useless talk or with words that serve no good purpose?
NLT: The wise don’t engage in empty chatter. What good are such words?
KJV: Should he reason with unprofitable talk? or with speeches wherewith he can do no good?
NKJV: Should he reason with unprofitable talk, Or by speeches with which he can do no good?
