Job 12:11

What does Job 12:11 mean?

A plain-English look at Job 12:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

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?

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Are not words tested by the ear, even as food is tasted by the mouth?

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Doth not the ear try words? And the palate taste food for itself?

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Doth not the ear discern words, and the palate of him that eateth, the taste?

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Doth not the ear try words, as the palate tasteth 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:

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