Job 12:13
God has wisdom and power, counsel and understanding belong to him.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding.
In Context
14If he tears something down, nobody can rebuild it. If he imprisons someone, nobody can free them.
Cross References
Job 9:4God is so wise and so powerful that no one could challenge him and win.
Job 12:16He is mighty and victorious; both deceivers and those deceived are subject to him.
Job 32:6Elihu, the son of Barachel the Buzite, said, “I am young, and you are old, which is why I was reluctant to tell you what I know.
Job 36:5God is mighty, but doesn't despise anyone; he is powerful in strength and understanding.
Psalms 147:5Our Lord is great! His power is immense! There's no limit to what he understands!
Proverbs 8:14I have advice and good judgment; I know what makes sense, and I have power.
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 →