Job 12:11

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

Does not the ear test words, as the tongue tastes food?

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Referenced Verses

  • Job 34:3 : 3 For the ear assesses words as the mouth tastes food.
  • 1 Cor 10:15 : 15 I am speaking to thoughtful people. Consider what I say.
  • Phil 1:10 : 10 so that you can decide what is best, and thus be sincere and blameless for the day of Christ,
  • Heb 5:14 : 14 But solid food is for the mature, whose perceptions are trained by practice to discern both good and evil.
  • 1 Pet 2:3 : 3 if you have experienced the Lord’s kindness.
  • Job 6:30 : 30 Is there any falsehood on my lips? Can my mouth not discern evil things?

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