Job 34:3


“For the ear puts words to the test
As the palate tastes food.

Job 12:11


“Does the ear not put words to the test,
Just as the palate tastes its food [distinguishing between the desirable and the undesirable]?

1 Corinthians 2:15

But the spiritual man [the spiritually mature Christian] judges all things [questions, examines and applies what the Holy Spirit reveals], yet is himself judged by no one [the unbeliever cannot judge and understand the believer’s spiritual nature].

Job 6:30


“Is there injustice or malice on my tongue?
Can my palate not discern what is destructive?

Job 31:30


“No, I have not allowed my mouth to sin
By cursing my enemy and asking for his life.

Job 33:2


“Behold, I have opened my mouth [to begin my speech];
My tongue in my mouth is going to speak.

Hebrews 5:14

But solid food is for the [spiritually] mature, whose senses are trained by practice to distinguish between what is morally good and what is evil.

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Summary

For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat.

General references

Bible References

The ear

Job 6:30

“Is there injustice or malice on my tongue?
Can my palate not discern what is destructive?
Job 12:11

“Does the ear not put words to the test,
Just as the palate tastes its food [distinguishing between the desirable and the undesirable]?
1 Corinthians 2:15
But the spiritual man [the spiritually mature Christian] judges all things [questions, examines and applies what the Holy Spirit reveals], yet is himself judged by no one [the unbeliever cannot judge and understand the believer’s spiritual nature].
Hebrews 5:14
But solid food is for the [spiritually] mature, whose senses are trained by practice to distinguish between what is morally good and what is evil.

General references

1 Corinthians 10:15
I am speaking as to wise and sensible people; judge [carefully and thoughtfully consider] for yourselves what I say.