Devine Scripture

Job 12:11

Job chapter 12 · verse 11 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Doth not the ear try words, Even as the palate tasteth its food?

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Doth not the ear try words? and the mouth taste his meat?

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Doth not the ear try words, Even as the palate tasteth its food?

Context

v.10In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, And the breath of all mankind?

v.11This passage

v.12With aged men is wisdom, And in length of days understanding.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Philippians 1:10

    so that ye may approve the things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and void of offence unto the day of Christ;

  • Job 6:30

    Is there injustice on my tongue? Cannot my taste discern mischievous things?

  • Hebrews 5:14

    But solid food is for fullgrown men, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil.

  • 1 Corinthians 10:15

    I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.

  • Job 34:3

    For the ear trieth words, As the palate tasteth food.

  • 1 Peter 2:3

    if ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious: