Job 12:21
He pours disdain upon the leaders, relieving those who had been oppressed.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
He poureth contempt upon princes, and weakeneth the strength of the mighty.
In Context
20altering the lips of those who speak the truth and sweeping away the teaching of the aged.
22He reveals the depths of the darkness, and he brings the shadow of death into the light.
Cross References
Exodus 8:2But if you are not willing to release them, behold, I will strike all your coasts with frogs.
1 Kings 21:23And about Jezebel also, the Lord spoke, saying: ‘The dogs shall consume Jezebel in the field of Jezreel.
2 Kings 9:34And when he had entered, so that he might eat and drink, he said: “Go, and see to that cursed woman, and bury her. For she is the daughter of a king.”
Job 30:11For he has opened his quiver and has afflicted me, and he has placed a bridle in my mouth.
Isaiah 5:27There is no one weak or struggling among them. They will not become drowsy, and they will not sleep. Neither will the belt around their waist be loosened, nor the laces of their boots be broken.
Isaiah 22:21And I will clothe him with your vestment, and I will strengthen him with your belt, and I will give your authority to his hand. And he shall be like 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 →