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 · 2000Doth not the ear try words, Even as the palate tasteth its food?
KJV
King James Version · 1611Doth not the ear try words? and the mouth taste his meat?
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Doth not the ear try words, Even as the palate tasteth its food?
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Are not words tested by the ear, even as food is tasted by the mouth?
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Doth not the ear try words? And the palate taste food for itself?
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Doth not the ear discern words, and the palate of him that eateth, the taste?
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Doth not the ear try words, as the palate tasteth food?
Context
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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