Job 12:18
He loosens the bond of kings, and he binds their loins with a belt.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
He looseth the bond of kings, and girdeth their loins with a girdle.
In Context
17He leads counselors away stripped, and he makes judges fools.
19He leads priests away stripped, and overthrows the mighty.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 33:11Therefore LORD brought upon them the captains of the army of the king of Assyria, who took Manasseh in chains, and bound him with fetters, and carried him to Babylon.
Psalms 116:16O LORD, truly I am thy servant. I am thy servant, the son of thy handmaid. Thou have loosed my bonds.
Daniel 2:21And he changes the times and the seasons. He removes kings, and sets up kings. He gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those who have understanding.
Matthew Henry on Job 12:13-25
12 With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding. 13 With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding. 14 Behold, he breaketh down, and it cannot be built again: he shutteth up a man, and there can be no opening. 15 Behold, he withholdeth the waters, and they dry up: also he sendeth them out, and they overturn the earth. 16 With him is strength and wisdom: the deceived and the deceiver are his. 17 He leadeth counsellors away spoiled, and maketh the judges fools. 18 He looseth… Read the whole commentary →