Job 12:18
He removes the belt of kings and encircles their waist with a rope.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
He looseth the bond of kings, and girdeth their loins with a girdle.
In Context
17He leads advisors to a foolish end and judges to stupidity.
19He leads away priests in dishonor and displaces nobles,
Cross References
2 Chronicles 33:11Therefore, he led over them the leaders of the army of the king of the Assyrians. And they captured Manasseh, and they led him, bound with chains and fetters, to Babylon.
Daniel 2:21And he alters the times and the ages. He takes away kingdoms and he establishes them. He gives wisdom to those who are wise and teaching skills to those who understand.
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 →