Job 12:11 kjva — Doth not the ear try words? and the mouth taste his meat?

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— Job 12:11, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Job 12 — Context

8

Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee.

9

Who knoweth not in all these that the hand of the Lord hath wrought this?

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.

13

With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding.

14

Behold, he breaketh down, and it cannot be built again: he shutteth up a man, and there can be no opening.

Job 12:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 12:11 say?
Job 12:11 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Doth not the ear try words? and the mouth taste his meat?”
Where is Job 12:11 in the Bible?
Job 12:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 12, verse 11.
Who wrote Job?
Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.
What is the book of Job about?
Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.
What are the major themes of Job?
Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 12:11.
What translation should I read Job 12:11 in?
Job 12:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Job 12:11?
Job 12:11 reads (KJVA): “Doth not the ear try words? and the mouth taste his meat?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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