Job 12:23
He increases the nations, and he destroys them. He enlarges the nations, and he leads them captive.
World English Bible Classic
In The King James Version
In Context
22He uncovers deep things out of darkness, and brings out to light the shadow of death.
Cross References
Exodus 1:20God dealt well with the midwives, and the people multiplied, and grew very mighty.
Psalms 107:39Again, they are diminished and bowed down through oppression, trouble, and sorrow.
Isaiah 26:15You have increased the nation, O LORD. You have increased the nation! You are glorified! You have enlarged all the borders of the land.
Isaiah 51:2Look to Abraham your father, and to Sarah who bore you; for when he was but one I called him, I blessed him, and made him many.
Jeremiah 30:19Thanksgiving will proceed out of them with the voice of those who make merry. I will multiply them, and they will not be few; I will also glorify them, and they will not be small.
Zechariah 10:8I will signal for them and gather them, for I have redeemed them. They will increase as they were before.
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 →