Job 11:12

For vain man would be wise, though man be born like a wild ass's colt.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 11:12

BSB
But a witless man can no more become wise than the colt of a wild donkey can be born a man!
AKJV
For vain men would be wise, though man be born like a wild ass's colt.
CPDV
A vain man is lifted up in arrogance, and he thinks that he is born free like a wild ass's colt.
ERV
But vain man is void of understanding, yea, man is born as a wild ass's colt.
NHEB
An empty-headed man becomes wise when a man is born as a wild donkey's colt.
SMT
And man being empty will be without heart: and man will be born a wild ass's colt.

Commentary for Job 11:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 11:12
Summary
Foolish humans naturally desire impossible wisdom
Event
Zophar mocks human wisdom
Estimated Time Period
Pre-history
Category
Teaching