Job 12:19
He leads priests away stripped of their religious garments, he overthrows the powerful.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
He leadeth princes away spoiled, and overthroweth the mighty.
In Context
18He removes the chains of office from kings and makes them wear loincloths.
20He takes away the advice of trusted advisors, he removes the discernment of the elders.
Cross References
Joshua 10:24When they had brought the kings to Joshua, he summoned all the fighting men, and said to the commanders who had gone with him, “Come here, and put your feet on the necks of these kings.” So they came over and put their feet on their necks.
1 Samuel 17:45David replied to the Philistine, “You come to attack me with a sword, a spear, and a javelin. But I come to attack you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel—the one you have mocked.
Job 34:20They die in a moment; at midnight they shudder and pass away; the mighty are gone without effort.
Job 35:9People cry out because of terrible persecution; they call for someone to save them from their oppressors.
Isaiah 40:23He brings leaders down; he makes the rulers of the world like nothing.
Revelation 17:14They will make war on the Lamb, and the Lamb will defeat them for he is Lord of lords and King of kings. His followers are called and chosen, and they trust in him.”
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 →