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10 (A)In whose hand is the life of every living thing,
And (B)the breath of all the flesh of man?
11 Does not (C)the ear test words,
As the palate [a]tastes its food?
12 Wisdom is with (D)aged men,
With [b]long life is discernment.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 12:11 Lit tastes food for itself
  2. Job 12:12 Lit length of days

10 In his hand is the life(A) of every creature
    and the breath of all mankind.(B)
11 Does not the ear test words
    as the tongue tastes food?(C)
12 Is not wisdom found among the aged?(D)
    Does not long life bring understanding?(E)

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