Job 12:25
They grope around in the dark without a light. He makes them stagger like drunk people.”
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
They grope in the dark without light, and he maketh them to stagger like a drunken man.
In Context
24He removes the understanding of rulers and makes them wander in the wilderness.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 28:29so that even at noon you will be groping around like a blind man in the dark. You won't be successful in what you do. You'll be persecuted and robbed the whole time, and no one will come and save you.
Psalms 107:27They staggered around, falling from side to side like drunks—all their seamanship skills were useless.
Isaiah 24:20The earth staggers to and fro like a drunk, and sways this way and that like a shelter. The guilt of its rebelliousness weighs heavily on it, and it collapses—it won't rise again.
Acts 13:11Look, the Lord's hand is on you and you will become blind. You will not see the sun for some time.” Immediately mist and darkness fell on him, and he had to find someone who could lead him by the hand.
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 →