Job 12:21
He poureth contempt upon princes, and relieveth them that were oppressed.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
He poureth contempt upon princes, and weakeneth the strength of the mighty.
In Context
20He changeth the speech of the true speakers, and taketh away the doctrine of the aged.
22He discovereth deep things out of darkness, and bringeth up to light the shadow of death.
Cross References
Exodus 8:2But if thou wilt not let them go behold I will strike all thy coasts with frogs.
1 Kings 21:23And of Jezabel also the Lord spoke, saying: The dogs shall eat Jezabel in the field of Jezrahel.
2 Kings 9:34And when he was come in, to eat, and to drink, he said: Go, and see after that cursed woman, and bury her: because she is a king's daughter.
Job 30:11For he hath opened his quiver, and hath afflicted me, and hath put a bridle into my mouth.
Isaiah 5:27There is none that shall faint, nor labour among them: they shall not slumber nor sleep, neither shall the girdle of their loins be loosed, nor the latchet of their shoes be broken.
Isaiah 22:21And I will clothe him with thy robe, and will strengthen him with thy girdle, and will give thy power into his hand: and he shall be as a father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and to the house of Juda.
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 →