Job 15:3
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- 4 The infinitive absolute in this place is functioning either as an explanatory adverb or as a finite verb. Eliphaz draws on Job’s claim with this word (cf. Job 13:3), but will declare it hollow.
- 5 The verb סָכַן (sakhan) means “to be useful, profitable.” It is found 5 times in the book with this meaning. The Hiphil of יָעַל (ya’al) has the same connotation. E. LipinÃski offers a new meaning on a second root, “incur danger” or “run risks” with words, but this does not fit the parallelism ( 21 [1980]: 65–82).
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
Should he argue in unprofitable talk,
or in words with which he can do no good?
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
Would they argue with useless words,
with speeches that have no value?
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
Should he argue with useless talk
or with words that serve no good purpose?
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NLTNew Living Translation
The wise don’t engage in empty chatter.
What good are such words?
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
Should he argue in talk that is not profitable
or in words with which he cannot do good?
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KJV 1900King James Version
Should he reason with unprofitable talk?
Or with speeches wherewith he can do no good?
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