What does Job 15:2 mean?

Job 15:2 highlights themes such as wisdom, knowledge, foolishness when read in context.

How should I apply Job 15:2 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Should a wise man utter vain knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind?

1Then answered Eliphaz the Temanite, and said,

2Should a wise man utter vain knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind?

3Should he reason with unprofitable talk? or with speeches wherewith he can do no good?

4Yea, thou castest off fear, and restrainest prayer before God.

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Proverbs 18:2
This verse contrasts the wise and the foolish, similar to Job's admonition.
1 Corinthians 3:19
Paul speaks of worldly wisdom being foolishness to God, echoing Job's concern.