Job 12:18
He loosens the bond of kings. He binds their waist with a belt.
World English Bible Catholic
In The King James Version
He looseth the bond of kings, and girdeth their loins with a girdle.
In Context
17He leads counselors away stripped. He makes judges fools.
19He leads priests away stripped, and overthrows the mighty.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 33:11Therefore the LORD brought on them the captains of the army of the king of Assyria, who took Manasseh in chains, bound him with fetters, and carried him to Babylon.
Psalms 116:16LORD, truly I am your servant. I am your servant, the son of your servant girl. You have freed me from my chains.
Daniel 2:21He changes the times and the seasons. He removes kings and sets up kings. He gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those who 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 →