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“·A wise person would not [L Should a wise person…?] answer with ·empty [L windy] words
    or fill his stomach with the hot east wind.
·He would not [L Should he…?] ·argue [reprimand; reprove] with useless words
    or make speeches that have no value.
But you even ·destroy [invalidate] ·respect for God [L fear]
    and limit the worship of him.

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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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