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10 If he passes through and imprisons
    and assembles for judgment, who can hinder him?(A)
11 For he knows those who are worthless;
    when he sees iniquity, will he not consider it?(B)
12 But the stupid will get understanding
    when a wild ass is born human.[a]

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  1. 11.12 Meaning of Heb uncertain

10 If God comes and puts a person in prison
    or calls the court to order, who can stop him?
11 For he knows those who are false,
    and he takes note of all their sins.
12 An empty-headed person won’t become wise
    any more than a wild donkey can bear a human child.[a]

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  1. 11:12 Or than a wild male donkey can bear a tame colt.

10 “If he comes along and confines you in prison
    and convenes a court, who can oppose him?(A)
11 Surely he recognizes deceivers;
    and when he sees evil, does he not take note?(B)
12 But the witless can no more become wise
    than a wild donkey’s colt(C) can be born human.[a](D)

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