Job 12:11

American Standard Version (1901)

Doth not the ear try words, Even as the palate tasteth its food?

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Referenced Verses

  • Job 34:3 : 3 For the ear trieth words, As the palate tasteth food.
  • 1 Cor 10:15 : 15 I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.
  • Phil 1:10 : 10 so that ye may approve the things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and void of offence unto the day of Christ;
  • Heb 5:14 : 14 But solid food is for fullgrown men, [even] those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil.
  • 1 Pet 2:3 : 3 if ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious:
  • Job 6:30 : 30 Is there injustice on my tongue? Cannot my taste discern mischievous things?

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    12I have not gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have treasured up the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.

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    14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

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    13That against God thou turnest thy spirit, And lettest words go out of thy mouth?

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    11Doth the fountain send forth from the same opening sweet [water] and bitter?

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    13My son, eat thou honey, for it is good; And the droppings of the honeycomb, which are sweet to thy taste:

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    25How forcible are words of uprightness! But your reproof, what doth it reprove?

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    12The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.

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    1Lo, mine eye hath seen all [this], Mine ear hath heard and understood it.

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