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Job 12:11

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

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

With the ancient is wisdom,.... Meaning not himself, who was not very ancient; though some think Eliphaz so understood…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Doth not the ear try words? - The literal meaning of this, which is evidently a proverbial expression, is plain; but…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Job 12:6-11

Job's friends all of them went upon this principle, that wicked people cannot prosper long in this world, but some…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Job 12:11-25

Job 12:7-10 referred to what one could seeof God's power and wisdom in the world, these verses refer to what one might…

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