Job 12:7-16

7But ask the animals, and they will instruct you; ask the birds of the sky, and they will tell you.

8Or speak to the earth, and it will instruct you; let the fish of the sea inform you.

9Which of all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this?

10The life of every living thing is in his hand, as well as the breath of all humanity.

11Doesn’t the ear test words as the palate tastes food?

12Wisdom is found with the elderly, and understanding comes with long life.

13Wisdom and strength belong to God; counsel and understanding are his.

14Whatever he tears down cannot be rebuilt; whoever he imprisons cannot be released.

15When he withholds water, everything dries up, and when he releases it, it destroys the land.

16True wisdom and power belong to him. The deceived and the deceiver are his.