² Doth a wise man answer `with' vain knowledge? And fill `with' an east wind his belly?

²⁶ For reproof -- do you reckon words? And for wind -- sayings of the desperate.

² Till when dost thou speak these things? And a strong wind -- sayings of thy mouth?

¹ Ephraim is enjoying wind, And is pursuing an east wind, All the day lying and spoiling he multiplieth, And a covenant with Asshur they make, And oil to Egypt is carried.

² Is a multitude of words not answered? And is a man of lips justified?

³ Thy devices make men keep silent, Thou scornest, and none is causing blushing!

² According to your knowledge I have known -- also I. I am not fallen more than you.

¹³ Who `is' wise and intelligent among you? let him shew out of the good behaviour his works in meekness of wisdom,