1. And Eliphaz the Tĕmanite answered and said,
2. “Would a wise man answer with vain knowledge, or fill his belly with the east wind?
3. Would he reason with useless talk, or by speeches with which do not profit?
4. Indeed, you do away with reverence, and withhold prayer before Ěl.
5. For your crookedness teaches your mouth what to say, and you choose the tongue of the crafty.