King James Version (KJV)

Job 11:12

“For vain man would be wise, though man be born [like] a wild ass's colt.”

Verse in context — Job 11

If he cut off, and shut up, or gather together, then who can hinder him?

For he knoweth vain men: he seeth wickedness also; will he not then consider [it]?

For vain man would be wise, though man be born [like] a wild ass's colt.

If thou prepare thine heart, and stretch out thine hands toward him;

If iniquity [be] in thine hand, put it far away, and let not wickedness dwell in thy tabernacles.

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