11 Does not the ear test words

as the palate tastes food?

12 Wisdom is with the aged,

and understanding in length of days.

11 Doth not the ear try words?

And the mouth taste his meat?

12 With the ancient is wisdom;

And in length of days understanding.

11 The ear tests the words it hears

just as the mouth distinguishes between foods.

12 Wisdom belongs to the aged,

and understanding to the old.

11 Does not the ear test words

And the mouth taste its food?

12 Wisdom is with aged men,

And with length of days, understanding.

11 The ear tests words

as the tongue tastes food.

12 Older people are wise,

and long life brings understanding.

11 Doth not the ear try words,

Even as the palate tasteth its food?

12 With aged men is wisdom,

And in length of days understanding.

11 Doth not the ear try words, as the palate tasteth food?

12 With the aged is wisdom, and in length of days understanding.

11 Doesn’t the ear distinguish sounds 

and the tongue taste food? 

12 “Wisdom is with the ancient one. 

The one who has had many days has insight.

11 Doesn’t the ear test words

as the palate tastes food?

12 Wisdom is found with the elderly,

and understanding comes with long life.

11 Does not the ear test words

as the palate tastes food?

12 Is wisdom with the aged,

and understanding in length of days?

11 Does not the ear test words

and the palate taste food for itself?

12 Wisdom is with the aged,

and understanding is in length of days.

11 Our tongues tell us what tastes good and what doesn’t.

And our ears tell us what’s true and what isn’t.

12 Old people are wise.

Those who live a long time have understanding.

11 “Does not the ear test words,

As the palate tastes its food?

12 “Wisdom is with aged men,

With long life is understanding.