Job 11:12
A vain man is lifted up in arrogance, and he thinks that he is born free like a wild ass’s colt.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
For vain man would be wise, though man be born like a wild ass’s colt.
In Context
11For he knows the vanity of men, and when he sees iniquity, does he not evaluate it?
13But you have fortified your heart and extended your hands to him.
Cross References
Job 6:5Will the wild ass bray when he has grass? Or will the ox bellow when he stands before a full manger?
Job 15:14What is man that he should be immaculate, and that he should appear just, having been born of woman?
Job 39:5Who has set the wild ass free, and who has released his bonds?
Psalms 62:9My soul has clung close to you. Your right hand has supported me.
Ecclesiastes 3:18I said in my heart, about the sons of men, that God would test them, and reveal them to be like wild animals.
Matthew Henry on Job 11:8-13
7 Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection? 8 It is as high as heaven; what canst thou do? deeper than hell; what canst thou know? 9 The measure thereof is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea. 10 If he cut off, and shut up, or gather together, then who can hinder him? 11 For he knoweth vain men: he seeth wickedness also; will he not then consider it? 12 For vain man would be wise, though man be born like a wild ass's colt. Zophar here speaks very good… Read the whole commentary →