Job 34:3

³ For the ear tests words as the tongue tastes food.

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Other Translations of Job 34:3

King James Version

³ For the ear trieth words, as the mouth mouth: Heb. palate tasteth meat.

English Standard Version

³ for the ear tests words as the palate tastes food.

The Message

³ Isn't it just common sense - as common as the sense of taste -

New King James Version

³ For the ear tests words As the palate tastes food.

New Living Translation

³ Job said, 'The ear tests the words it hears just as the mouth distinguishes between foods.'

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Job 34:3

Commentary on Job 34:1-9

(Read Job 34:1-9)

Elihu calls upon those present to decide with him upon Job's words. The plainest Christian, whose mind is enlightened, whose heart is sanctified by the Spirit of God, and who is versed in the Scriptures, can say how far matters, words, or actions, agree with true religion, better than any that lean to their own understandings. Job had spoken as if he meant wholly to justify himself. He that say, I have cleansed my hands in vain, does not only offend against God's children, Psalm 73:13-15, but gratifies his enemies, and says as they say.