Job 12:21
He pours scorn upon princes and takes away power from the strong.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
He poureth contempt upon princes, and weakeneth the strength of the mighty.
In Context
20He takes away the advice of trusted advisors, he removes the discernment of the elders.
22He reveals what is hidden in darkness, and brings into the light the shadow of death.
Cross References
Exodus 8:2If you refuse to let them leave, I will send a plague of frogs all over your country.
1 Kings 21:23And as far as Jezebel is concerned, the Lord says, ‘Dogs will eat Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel.’
2 Kings 9:34Jehu went inside and ate and drank. Then he said, “Please deal with that cursed woman and bury her, for she was a king's daughter.”
Job 30:11God has made my bowstring loose and humbled me.
Isaiah 5:27None of them gets tired or stumbles; none of them rests or sleeps. No belt comes loose, and no sandal strap breaks.
Isaiah 22:21I will put your robe and place your sash around him, and I will give your authority to him. He will be a father to the people living in Jerusalem and 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 →