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11 The ear scrutinizes speech
    just as the palate tastes food.”

God is the All-Wise and All-Powerful Creator

12 “Wisdom may be found in the company of the aged.
    Understanding comes[a] with longevity.
13 With God[b] is wisdom and strength;
    counsel and understanding belongs to him.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 12:12 The Heb. lacks comes
  2. Job 12:13 Lit. him

11 Does not the ear test words
    as the tongue tastes food?(A)
12 Is not wisdom found among the aged?(B)
    Does not long life bring understanding?(C)

13 “To God belong wisdom(D) and power;(E)
    counsel and understanding are his.(F)

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