Job 12:10–12
Job 12:10–12 — The New International Version (NIV)
10 In his hand is the life of every creature
and the breath of all mankind.
11 Does not the ear test words
as the tongue tastes food?
12 Is not wisdom found among the aged?
Does not long life bring understanding?
Job 12:10–12 — King James Version (KJV 1900)
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.
Job 12:10–12 — New Living Translation (NLT)
10 For the life of every living thing is in his hand,
and the breath of every human being.
11 The ear tests the words it hears
just as the mouth distinguishes between foods.
12 Wisdom belongs to the aged,
and understanding to the old.
Job 12:10–12 — The New King James Version (NKJV)
10 In whose hand is the life of every living thing,
And the breath of all mankind?
11 Does not the ear test words
And the mouth taste its food?
12 Wisdom is with aged men,
And with length of days, understanding.
Job 12:10–12 — New Century Version (NCV)
10 The life of every creature
and the breath of all people are in God’s hand.
11 The ear tests words
as the tongue tastes food.
12 Older people are wise,
and long life brings understanding.
Job 12:10–12 — American Standard Version (ASV)
10 In whose hand is the soul of every living thing,
And the breath of all mankind?
11 Doth not the ear try words,
Even as the palate tasteth its food?
12 With aged men is wisdom,
And in length of days understanding.
Job 12:10–12 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)
10 In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the spirit of all flesh of man. 11 Doth not the ear try words, as the palate tasteth food?
12 With the aged is wisdom, and in length of days understanding.
Job 12:10–12 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
10 The life of every living creature
and the spirit in every human body are in his hands.
11 Doesn’t the ear distinguish sounds
and the tongue taste food?
12 “Wisdom is with the ancient one.
The one who has had many days has insight.
Job 12:10–12 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
10 The life of every living thing is in His hand,
as well as the breath of all mankind.
11 Doesn’t the ear test words
as the palate tastes food?
12 Wisdom is found with the elderly,
and understanding comes with long life.
Job 12:10–12 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
10 In his hand is the life of every living thing
and the breath of every human being.
11 Does not the ear test words
as the palate tastes food?
12 Is wisdom with the aged,
and understanding in length of days?
Job 12:10–12 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)
10 In whose hand is the life of all living things
and the breath of every human being?
11 Does not the ear test words
and the palate taste food for itself?
12 Wisdom is with the aged,
and understanding is in length of days.
Job 12:10–12 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)
10 He holds the life of every creature in his hand.
He controls the breath of every human being.
11 Our tongues tell us what tastes good and what doesn’t.
And our ears tell us what’s true and what isn’t.
12 Old people are wise.
Those who live a long time have understanding.
Job 12:10–12 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)
10 In whose hand is the life of every living thing,
And the breath of all mankind?
11 “Does not the ear test words,
As the palate tastes its food?
12 “Wisdom is with aged men,
With long life is understanding.