Job 12:24
He taketh away understanding from the chiefs of the people of the earth, And causeth them to wander in a wilderness where there is no way.
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In Context
25They grope in the dark without light; And he maketh them to stagger like a drunken man.
Cross References
Job 17:4For thou hast hid their heart from understanding: Therefore shalt thou not exalt [them].
Psalms 107:4They wandered in the wilderness in a desert way; They found no city of habitation.
Isaiah 6:9And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not.
Daniel 4:12The leaves thereof were fair, and the fruit thereof much, and in it was food for all: the beasts of the field had shadow under it, and the birds of the heavens dwelt in the branches thereof, and all flesh was fed from it.
Daniel 4:16let his heart be changed from man`s, and let a beast`s heart be given unto him; and let seven times pass over him.
Hosea 7:11And Ephraim is like a silly dove, without understanding: they call unto Egypt, they go to Assyria.
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 →