Should not the multitude of words be answered? And should a man giving lip be justified?

Should your empty talk make men hold their peace? And when you mock, should no one make you ashamed?

What you know, I also know; I am not inferior to you.

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show his works out of good conduct, in the meekness of wisdom.

Do you intend to rebuke the words and the speeches of one in despair, as wind?

How long will you speak these things, and the words of your mouth be like a strong wind?

Ephraim feeds on wind, and follows after the east wind; all the day he multiplies lies and ruin. And they make a covenant with Assyria, and oil is carried into Egypt.