Key Verse Spotlight
Job 12:11 — Meaning and Application
King James Version
“Doth not the ear try words? and the mouth taste his meat? {mouth: Heb. palate}”
Job 12:11
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
Who knoweth not in all these that the hand of the LORD hath wrought this?
In whose hand {is} the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind. {soul: or, life} {all...: Heb. all flesh of man}
Doth not the ear try words? and the mouth taste his meat? {mouth: Heb. palate}
With the ancient {is} wisdom; and in length of days understanding.
With him {is} wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding. {With...: that is, With God}
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