Job 11:12
The Scripture
(12) For vain man would be wise, though man be born like a wild ass's colt.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Job continues his heated argument with his friends, accusing them of false wisdom and urging them to listen to the Lord. The chapter highlights his deep distress and the stark contrast between his suffering and the apparent prosperity of the wicked. It teaches that true wisdom comes from humility and trust in God, not from boastful speech.
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