Job 12:24

Perplexing the minds of the princes of the earth: and he causes them to wander in a way they have not known, saying,

Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

He taketh away the heart of the chief of the people of the earth, and causeth them to wander in a wilderness where there is no way.

In Context

23Causing the nations to wander, and destroying them: overthrowing the nations, and leading them away.

25Let them grope in darkness, and let there be no light, and let them wander as a drunken man.

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Cross References

Job 17:4For thou hast hid their heart from wisdom; therefore thou shalt not exalt them.

Psalms 107:4I will give thanks to thee, O Lord, among the people; I will sing praise to thee among the Gentiles.

Isaiah 6:9Ye shall hear indeed, but ye shall not understand; and ye shall see indeed, but ye shall not perceive.

Hosea 7:11And Ephraim was as a silly dove, not having a heart: he called to Egypt, and they went to the Assyrians.

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 →

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