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11 Certainly he recognizes deceitful men for what they are.
He sees evil, and he recognizes it for what it is.

12 Before an empty-headed man gets understanding,
a wild donkey colt will be born as a man.

13 But you, if you make your heart steadfast,
and you spread out your hands to him,

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11 Surely he recognizes deceivers;
    and when he sees evil, does he not take note?(A)
12 But the witless can no more become wise
    than a wild donkey’s colt(B) can be born human.[a](C)

13 “Yet if you devote your heart(D) to him
    and stretch out your hands(E) to him,(F)

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Footnotes

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