Job 34:4
"For the ear tries words, as the palate tastes food."
Key Reflection
This verse metaphorically suggests that just as the palate discerns the taste and quality of food, so too does the ear understand and evaluate the meaning of words. It implies a careful listening and consideration of what is being said, much like tasting determines whether something is pleasant or not.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes