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10 If he passes through, puts in prison
and assembles [for judgment], who can prevent him?
11 For he knows when people are worthless;
so if he sees iniquity, won’t he look into it?

12 “An empty man can gain understanding,
even if he was born like a wild donkey.

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10 “If he comes along and confines you in prison
    and convenes a court, who can oppose him?(A)
11 Surely he recognizes deceivers;
    and when he sees evil, does he not take note?(B)
12 But the witless can no more become wise
    than a wild donkey’s colt(C) can be born human.[a](D)

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Footnotes

  1. Job 11:12 Or wild donkey can be born tame