Job 11:12

Job 11:12 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

12But the witless can no more become wise

than a wild donkey’s colt can be born human.11:12 Or wild donkey can be born tame

12“11:12 Lit A hollow manAn idiot will become intelligent

When a wild donkey is born a human.

12An idiot will become intelligent

When the foal of a wild donkey is born a man.

12“But a hollow (empty-headed) man will become intelligent and wise

[Only] when the 11:12 Lit male donkey.colt of a wild donkey is born as a man.

12But a witless man can no more become wise

than the colt of a wild donkey can be born a man!11:12 Or can be born tame

12A wild donkey’s colt can’t be born a human being.

And it’s just as impossible that a person without sense can become wise.