Job 15:3 bbe — Will he make arguments with words in which is no profit, and with sayings which have no value?

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"Will he make arguments with words in which is no profit, and with sayings which have no value?"

— Job 15:3, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“Should he reason with unprofitable talk? or with speeches wherewith he can do no good?”
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ASV
“Should he reason with unprofitable talk, Or with speeches wherewith he can do no good? ”
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“Should he reason with unprofitable talk, or with speeches with which he can do no good?”
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Job 15 — Context

And Eliphaz the Temanite made answer and said,

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

Will he make arguments with words in which is no profit, and with sayings which have no value?

Truly, you make the fear of God without effect, so that the time of quiet worship before God is made less by your outcry.

For your mouth is guided by your sin, and you have taken the tongue of the false for yourself.

It is by your mouth, even yours, that you are judged to be in the wrong, and not by me; and your lips give witness against you.

Job 15:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 15:3 say?

Job 15:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Will he make arguments with words in which is no profit, and with sayings which have no value?”

Where is Job 15:3 in the Bible?

Job 15:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 15, verse 3.

Who wrote Job?

Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.

What is the book of Job about?

Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.

What are the major themes of Job?

Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 15:3.

What translation should I read Job 15:3 in?

Job 15:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Job 15:3?

Job 15:3 reads (BBE): “Will he make arguments with words in which is no profit, and with sayings which have no value?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Job 15:3 bbe — Will he make arguments with words in which is no profit, and with sayings which have no value?

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Job 15 — Context

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