3 Would they argue with useless words,

with speeches that have no value?

3 Should he reason with unprofitable talk?

Or with speeches wherewith he can do no good?

3 The wise don’t engage in empty chatter.

What good are such words?

3 Should he reason with unprofitable talk,

Or by speeches with which he can do no good?

3 He would not argue with useless words

or make speeches that have no value.

3 Should he reason with unprofitable talk,

Or with speeches wherewith he can do no good?

3 Reasoning with unprofitable talk, and with speeches which do no good?

3 Should he argue with words that don’t help, 

with speeches that don’t help ⸤anyone⸥? 

3 Should he argue with useless talk

or with words that serve no good purpose?

3 Should they argue in unprofitable talk,

or in words with which they can do no good?

3 Should he argue in talk that is not profitable

or in words with which he cannot do good?

3 Would you argue with useless words?

Would you give worthless speeches?

3 “Should he argue with useless talk,

Or with words which are not profitable?