Job 12:11

Does not the ear test words, as the tongue tastes food?

For the ear assesses words as the mouth tastes food.

Is there any falsehood on my lips? Can my mouth not discern evil things?

I am speaking to thoughtful people. Consider what I say.

so that you can decide what is best, and thus be sincere and blameless for the day of Christ,

But solid food is for the mature, whose perceptions are trained by practice to discern both good and evil.

if you have experienced the Lord's kindness.

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Doth not the ear try words? and the mouth taste his meat?

For the ear assesses words as the mouth tastes food.

I am speaking to thoughtful people. Consider what I say.

so that you can decide what is best, and thus be sincere and blameless for the day of Christ,

if you have experienced the Lord's kindness.

Is there any falsehood on my lips? Can my mouth not discern evil things?