Job 11:12 Meaning
For vain man would be wise, though man be born like a wild ass's colt.
Context Explained
10If he cut off, and shut up, or gather together, then who can hinder him?
11For he knoweth vain men: he seeth wickedness also; will he not then consider it?
12For vain man would be wise, though man be born like a wild ass's colt.
13If thou prepare thine heart, and stretch out thine hands toward him;
14If iniquity be in thine hand, put it far away, and let not wickedness dwell in thy tabernacles.
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Related Cross References
Proverbs 3:7
This verse advises against being wise in one's own eyes, echoing Job's commentary on human folly.
1 Corinthians 1:25
This verse speaks to the foolishness of God being wiser than men, aligning with Job's assertion about human wisdom.
Ecclesiastes 7:20
Both verses acknowledge human imperfection and the struggle for wisdom.
Source: Job 11:12