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Should he reason with unprofitable talk, Or with speeches with which he can do no good?
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The Weight of Our Words
Eliphaz accuses Job of using "unprofitable talk." Commentators explain this as speech that is empty, foolish, and fails to build others up. John Gill contrasts this with profitable speech, which involves sharing the doctrines of God's word and experiences of His grace. This verse serves as a reminder that our words should be purposeful and edifying.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Should he reason with unprofitable talk? It is not fitting for a man professing to be wise to make use of words that are nothing to…
19th Century
Anglican
Should he reason with unprofitable talk? —No, his arguments, though pretentious and apparently recondite, are unprofitable, and ca…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Should he reason with unprofitable talk ? That is, the wise man, such a man as Job; does it become him to talk such …
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Eliphaz begins a second attack on Job, instead of being softened by his complaints. He unjustly charges Job with casting off the fear of God, all r…
13th Century
Catholic
After hearing Job’s response, Eliphaz does not address the depth of his reasoning. Instead, he tries to slanderously misrepresent certain words Job…
