Job 12:18
He seats kings upon thrones, and girds their loins with a girdle.
LXX2012 (US English)
In The King James Version
He looseth the bond of kings, and girdeth their loins with a girdle.
In Context
17He leads counselors away captive, and maddens the judges of the earth.
19He sends away priests into captivity, and overthrows the mighty ones of the earth.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 33:11And the Lord brought upon them the captains of the host of the king of Assyria, and they took Manasses in bonds, and bound him in fetters, and brought him to Babylon.
Daniel 2:21And he changes times and seasons: he appoints kings, and removes them, giving wisdom to the wise, and prudence to them that have understanding:
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 →