Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Job 11:12
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Berean Standard Bible
But a witless man can no more become wise than the colt of a wild donkey can be born a man!
King James Version
For vain man would be wise, though man be born [like] a wild ass’s colt.
World English Bible
An empty-headed man becomes wise when a man is born as a wild donkey’s colt.
American Standard Version
But vain man is void of understanding, Yea, man is born [as] a wild ass’s colt.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Job 11
10 If He comes along to imprison you, or convenes a court, who can stop Him?
11 Surely He knows the deceit of men. If He sees iniquity, does He not take note?
12 But a witless man can no more become wise than the colt of a wild donkey can be born a man!
13 As for you, if you direct your heart and lift up your hands to Him,
14 if you put away the iniquity in your hand, and allow no injustice to dwell in your tents,
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