Job 12:24

Perplexing the minds of the princes of the earth: 1 And he causes them to wander in a way they have not known, saying, 1

Updated Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

He taketh away the heart of the chief of the people of the earth, and causeth them to wander in a wilderness where there is no way.

In Context

23Causing the nations to wander, and destroying them: 1 Overthrowing the nations, and leading them away. 1

25Let them grope in darkness, and let there be no light, 1 And let them wander as a drunken man.

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Cross References

Job 17:4For thou hast hidden their heart from wisdom; 1 Therefore thou shalt not exalt them. 1

Psalms 107:4I will give thanks to thee, O Lord, among the people; 1 I will sing praise to thee among the Gentiles. 1

Isaiah 6:9Ye shall hear indeed, but ye shall not understand; and ye shall see indeed, but ye shall not perceive.

Hosea 7:11And Ephraim was as a silly dove, not having a heart: he called to Egypt, and they went to the Assyrians.

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 →

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