Job 12:21
He pours contempt upon rulers, and weakens the strength of the strong.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
He poureth contempt upon princes, and weakeneth the strength of the mighty.
In Context
20He removes the speech of the trustworthy, and takes away the understanding of the elders.
22He uncovers deep things out of darkness, and brings out to light the shadow of death.
Cross References
Exodus 8:2And if thou refuse to let them go, behold, I will smite all thy borders with frogs.
1 Kings 21:23And LORD spoke also of Jezebel, saying, The dogs shall eat Jezebel by the rampart of Jezreel.
2 Kings 9:34And when he came in, he ate and drank, and he said, Now see to this cursed woman, and bury her, for she is a king's daughter.
Job 30:11For he has loosed his cord, and afflicted me. And they have cast off the bridle before me.
Isaiah 5:27None shall be weary nor stumble among them. None shall slumber nor sleep, nor shall the belt of their loins be loosed, nor the latchet of their shoes be broken,
Isaiah 22:21And I will clothe him with thy robe, and strengthen him with thy belt. And I will commit thy government into his hand, and he shall be a father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and to the house of Judah.
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 →