Job 12:17
He bringeth counsellors to a foolish end, and judges to insensibility.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
He leadeth counsellors away spoiled, and maketh the judges fools.
In Context
16With him is strength and wisdom: he knoweth both the deceiver, and him that is deceived.
18He looseth the belt of kings, and girdeth their loins with a cord.
Cross References
2 Samuel 15:31And it was told David that Achitophel also was in the conspiracy with Absalom, and David said: Infatuate, O Lord, I beseech thee, the counsel of Achitophel.
2 Samuel 17:23But Achitophel seeing that his counsel was not followed, saddled his ass, and arose and went home to his house and to his city, and putting his house in order, hanged himself, and was buried in the sepulchre of his father.
Job 9:24The earth is given into the hand of the wicked, he covereth the face of the judges thereof: and if it be not he, who is it then?
Isaiah 29:14Therefore behold I will proceed to cause an admiration in this people, by a great and wonderful miracle: for wisdom shall perish from their wise men, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid.
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 →