10 In his hand is the life(A) of every creature
    and the breath of all mankind.(B)
11 Does not the ear test words
    as the tongue tastes food?(C)
12 Is not wisdom found among the aged?(D)
    Does not long life bring understanding?(E)

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10 In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind.

11 Doth not the ear try words? and the mouth taste his meat?

12 With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding.

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10 (A)In whose hand is the [a]life of every living thing,
And the (B)breath of [b]all mankind?
11 Does not the ear test words
And the [c]mouth taste its food?
12 Wisdom is with aged men,
And with [d]length of days, understanding.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 12:10 Or soul
  2. Job 12:10 Lit. all flesh of men
  3. Job 12:11 palate
  4. Job 12:12 Long life