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The Book of Job, Chapter 12, Verse 11

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In whose hand [is] the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind.
King James Version
Doth not the ear try words? and the mouth taste his meat?
American Standard Version
Doth not the ear try words, Even as the palate tasteth its food?
New English Translation
Does not the ear test words, as the tongue tastes food?
World English Bible
Doesn't the ear try words, even as the palate tastes its food?
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With the ancient [is] wisdom; and in length of days understanding.
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With him [is] wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding.
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Behold, he breaketh down, and it cannot be built again: he shutteth up a man, and there can be no opening.
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Behold, he withholdeth the waters, and they dry up: also he sendeth them out, and they overturn the earth.
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With him [is] strength and wisdom: the deceived and the deceiver [are] his.
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He leadeth counsellors away spoiled, and maketh the judges fools.
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He looseth the bond of kings, and girdeth their loins with a girdle.
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He leadeth princes away spoiled, and overthroweth the mighty.
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He removeth away the speech of the trusty, and taketh away the understanding of the aged.
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He poureth contempt upon princes, and weakeneth the strength of the mighty.