Job 12:18
He looseth the authority of kings, And bindeth their loins with a cord.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
He looseth the bond of kings, and girdeth their loins with a girdle.
In Context
17He leadeth counsellors away captive, And judges he maketh fools.
19He leadeth priests away captive, And overthroweth the mighty.
Cross References
Psalms 116:16Hear, O LORD! for I am thy servant; I am thy servant, the son of thy handmaid! Thou hast loosed my bonds.
Daniel 2:21And he changeth times and seasons; he removeth kings, and setteth up kings; he giveth wisdom to the wise, and knowledge 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 →