Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
An empty-headed person will gain understanding when a wild donkey is born a human being!"
New American Standard Bible
When the
King James Version
For vain man would be wise, though man be born like a wild ass's colt.
Holman Bible
as soon as a wild donkey is born a man!
A Conservative Version
But vain man is void of understanding. Yea, man is born [as] a wild donkey's colt.
American Standard Version
But vain man is void of understanding, Yea, man is born as a wild ass's colt.
Amplified
“But a hollow (empty-headed) man will become intelligent and wise
[Only] when the
Bible in Basic English
And so a hollow-minded man will get wisdom, when a young ass of the field gets teaching.
Darby Translation
Yet a senseless man will make bold, though man be born like the foal of a wild ass.
Julia Smith Translation
And man being empty will be without heart: and man will be born a wild ass's colt
King James 2000
For a vain man will be wise, when a man is born a wild donkey's colt.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But {an empty-headed person} will get understanding when a wild donkey's colt is born [as] a human being.
Modern King James verseion
For foolish man would be wise, and man is born a wild ass's colt.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
A vain body exalteth himself, and man, newborn, is like a wild ass's colt.
NET Bible
But an empty man will become wise, when a wild donkey's colt is born a human being.
New Heart English Bible
An empty-headed man becomes wise when a man is born as a wild donkey's colt.
The Emphasized Bible
But, an empty person, will get sense, when, a wild ass's colt, is born a man!
Webster
For vain man would be wise, though man is born like a wild ass's colt.
World English Bible
An empty-headed man becomes wise when a man is born as a wild donkey's colt.
Youngs Literal Translation
And empty man is bold, And the colt of a wild ass man is born.
Themes
wild Donkey » Illustrative of » Intractableness of natural man
wild Donkey » Described as » Intractable
Fall of man » Man in consequence of » Intractable
Man » Compared to » A wild ass's colt
Sarcasm » Instances of » Zophar to job
Vanity » Evil people » Though full of, affect to be wise
Vanity » The wicked » Though full of, affect to be wise
Interlinear
Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 11:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
God Can Do As He Pleases
11 For he knows mankind's deceitfulness; when he sees iniquity, won't he himself consider it? 12 An empty-headed person will gain understanding when a wild donkey is born a human being!" 13 "Now for you, if you will prepare your heart, spread out your hands to him.
Names
Cross References
Job 39:5-8
"Who sets the wild donkey free? Who loosens the bonds of the wild donkey
Psalm 73:22
Then, I was too stupid and didn't realize I was acting like a wild animal with you.
Ecclesiastes 3:18
"As for human beings," I told myself, "God puts them to the test, that they might see themselves as mere animals."
Job 5:13
He captures the wise in their own craftiness, bringing a quick end to their cunning advice.
Job 6:5
"Will the wild donkey bray from hunger if fresh grass is beside him? Will the ox low from distress if it is near its feed?
Job 12:2-3
"Truly, you are the people and wisdom will die with you!
Job 15:14
"What is mankind, that he can be blameless? Or does being born of a woman mean he'll be in the right?
Job 28:28
He has commanded mankind: "To fear the Lord that is wisdom; to move away from evil that is understanding.'"
Psalm 51:5
Indeed, in iniquity I was brought forth; in sin my mother conceived me.
Psalm 62:9-10
Human beings are a mere vapor, while people in high positions are not what they appear. When they are placed on the scales, they weigh nothing; even when weighed together, they are less than nothing.
Psalm 92:6
A stupid man doesn't know, and a fool can't comprehend this:
Proverbs 30:2-4
Surely I am beyond the senselessness of any man; I do not perceive things the way human beings do.
Jeremiah 2:24
a wild donkey accustomed to the desert, sniffing the wind in her passion. When she's in heat, who can turn her away? None of the males who pursue her need to tire themselves out, for in her month they'll find her."
Romans 1:22
Though claiming to be wise, they became fools
Romans 12:16
Live in harmony with each other. Do not be arrogant, but associate with humble people. Do not think that you are wiser than you really are.
1 Corinthians 3:18-20
Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in the ways of this world, he must become a fool to become really wise.
Ephesians 2:3
Indeed, all of us once behaved like them in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of our flesh and senses. By nature we were destined for wrath, just like everyone else.
James 2:20
Do you want proof, you foolish person, that faith without actions is worthless?
James 3:13-17
Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his noble conduct that his actions are done humbly and wisely.