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## Job 11:8-9 in Context (Verses 5–12 KJV)
 
 [5 ](/kjv/job/11/5) But oh that God would speak, and open his lips against thee;
 
 [6 ](/kjv/job/11/6) And that he would shew thee the secrets of wisdom, that *they are* double to that which is! Know therefore that God exacteth of thee *less* than thine iniquity *deserveth*.
 
 [7 ](/kjv/job/11/7) Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection?
 
 [8 ](/kjv/job/11/8) *It is* as high as heaven; what canst thou do? deeper than hell; what canst thou know?*
 
 [9 ](/kjv/job/11/9) The measure thereof *is* longer than the earth, and broader than the sea.
 
 [10 ](/kjv/job/11/10) If he cut off, and shut up, or gather together, then who can hinder him?**
 
 [11 ](/kjv/job/11/11) For he knoweth vain men: he seeth wickedness also; will he not then consider *it*?
 
 [12 ](/kjv/job/11/12) For vain man would be wise, though man be born *like* a wild ass’s colt.*
 
[Job 10](/kjv/job/10) [Job 12](/kjv/job/12)

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