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10 If he passes by, or confines,
    or convenes a court, then who can oppose him?
11 For he knows false men.
    He sees iniquity also, even though he doesn’t consider it.
12 An empty-headed man becomes wise
    when a man is born as a wild donkey’s colt.

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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