Should he reason with unprofitable talk? or with speeches wherewith he can do no good?
Should he argue with useless words? Or with speeches that accomplish nothing good?
The speaker is criticizing someone for using empty words and meaningless arguments that don't help anyone.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, which is set in the ancient Near East during a time of patriarchal societies, Job is a righteous man suffering immense trials and debating with his friends about God's justice. Eliphaz, one of these friends, speaks in Chapter 15 to rebuke Job, accusing him of using empty and unprofitable words that fail to offer any real wisdom or benefit. This exchange highlights the cultural value placed on purposeful speech in ancient wisdom literature, where words were expected to lead to moral or practical good.
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