11 For (A)He knows deceitful men;
He sees wickedness also.
Will He not then consider it?
12 For an (B)empty-headed man will be wise,
When a wild donkey’s colt is born a man.

13 “If you would (C)prepare your heart,
And (D)stretch out your hands toward 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