² "Should a wise man answer with vain knowledge, And fill himself with the east wind?

²⁶ Do you intend to reprove words, Seeing that the speeches of one who is desperate are as wind?

² "How long will you speak these things? Shall the words of your mouth be a mighty wind?

¹ Ephraim feeds on wind, And chases the east wind. He continually multiplies lies and desolation. They make a covenant with Assyria, And oil is carried into Egypt.

² "Shouldn't the multitude of words be answered? Should a man full of talk be justified?

³ Should your boastings make men hold their peace? When you mock, shall no man make you ashamed?

² What you know, I know also. I am not inferior to you.

¹³ Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom.