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Does a wise man answer with windy bluster?
Does he fill his belly with the hot east wind?
Does he support his arguments with useless talk,
with words that provide no benefit?

But you even tear down reverence.
You hinder thoughtful reflection in the presence of God.

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“Would a wise person answer with empty notions
    or fill their belly with the hot east wind?(A)
Would they argue with useless words,
    with speeches that have no value?(B)
But you even undermine piety
    and hinder devotion to God.(C)

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