Job 12:21
He puts shame on chiefs, and takes away the power of the strong;
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
He poureth contempt upon princes, and weakeneth the strength of the mighty.
In Context
20He makes the words of responsible persons without effect, and takes away the good sense of the old;
22Uncovering deep things out of the dark, and making the deep shade bright;
Cross References
Exodus 8:2And if you will not let them go, see, I will send frogs into every part of your land:
1 Kings 21:23And of Jezebel the Lord said, Jezebel will become food for dogs in the heritage of Jezreel.
2 Kings 9:34And he came in, and took food and drink; then he said, Now see to this cursed woman, and put her body into the earth, for she is a king's daughter.
Job 30:11For he has made loose the cord of my bow, and put me to shame; he has sent down my flag to the earth before me.
Isaiah 5:27There is no weariness among them, and no man is feeble-footed: they come without resting or sleeping, and the cord of their shoes is not broken.
Isaiah 22:21And I will put your robe on him, and put your band about him, and I will give your authority into his hand: and he will be a father to the men of Jerusalem, and to the family 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 →