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Job 11:12
An empty-headed man becomes wise when a man is born as a wild donkey’s colt.
Job 11:12 · World English Bible
Job 11:12 in other translations
For vain man would be wise, though man be born like a wild ass's colt.
But a witless man can no more become wise than the colt of a wild donkey can be born a man!
An empty-headed man becomes wise when a man is born as a wild donkey's colt.
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In context
9 Its measure is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea.
10 If he passes by, or confines, or convenes a court, then who can oppose him?
11 For he knows false men. He sees iniquity also, even though he doesn’t consider it.
12 An empty-headed man becomes wise when a man is born as a wild donkey’s colt.
13 “If you set your heart aright, stretch out your hands toward him.
14 If iniquity is in your hand, put it far away. Don’t let unrighteousness dwell in your tents.
15 Surely then you will lift up your face without spot. Yes, you will be steadfast, and will not fear,
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