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Job 11:12

World English Bible

An empty-headed man becomes wise
when a man is born as a wild donkey’s colt.

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Job 11:12 in other translations

But vain man is void of understanding, Yea, man is born as a wild ass’s colt.

Job 11:12 · American Standard Version

Job 11:12 in context

  1. 10If he passes by, or confines,
    or convenes a court, then who can oppose him?
  2. 11For he knows false men.
    He sees iniquity also, even though he doesn’t consider it.
  3. 12An empty-headed man becomes wise
    when a man is born as a wild donkey’s colt.
  4. 13“If you set your heart aright,
    stretch out your hands toward him.
  5. 14If iniquity is in your hand, put it far away.
    Don’t let unrighteousness dwell in your tents.