Job 12:21
He pours out contempt on nobles and disarms the mighty.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
He poureth contempt upon princes, and weakeneth the strength of the mighty.
In Context
20He deprives the trusted of speech and takes away the discernment of elders.
22He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings deep shadows into light.
Cross References
Exodus 8:2But if you refuse to let them go, I will plague your whole country with frogs.
1 Kings 21:23And the LORD also speaks concerning Jezebel: ‘The dogs will devour Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel.’
2 Kings 9:34Then Jehu went in and ate and drank. “Take care of this cursed woman,” he said, “and bury her, for she was the daughter of a king.”
Job 30:11Because God has unstrung my bow and afflicted me, they have cast off restraint in my presence.
Isaiah 5:27None of them grows weary or stumbles; no one slumbers or sleeps. No belt is loose and no sandal strap is broken.
Isaiah 22:21I will clothe him with your robe and tie your sash around him. I will put your authority in his hand, and he will be a father to the dwellers 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 →