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Job 12:21

God's power and sovereignty

19 He leadeth princes away spoiled, and overthroweth the mighty.

20 He removeth away the speech of the trusty, and taketh away the understanding of the aged.

He poureth contempt upon princes, and weakeneth the strength of the mighty.

22 He discovereth deep things out of darkness, and bringeth out to light the shadow of death.

23 He increaseth the nations, and destroyeth them: he enlargeth the nations, and straiteneth them again.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
He pours out contempt on nobles and disarms the mighty.
KJV
He poureth contempt upon princes, and weakeneth the strength of the mighty.
WEB
He pours contempt on princes, and loosens the belt of the strong.
ASV
He poureth contempt upon princes, And looseth the belt of the strong.
DARBY
He poureth contempt upon nobles, and slackeneth the girdle of the mighty;
BLB
He pours out contempt on nobles, and the mighty He makes feeble.
ÅB
Han utøser forakt over fyrster, og de sterkes belte løser han.
OTB
Han øser forakt over adelsmenn
og løsner de mektiges belte.
B1930
Han utøser forakt over fyrster, og de sterkes belte løser han.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Psalms 107:40

    He poureth contempt upon princes, and causeth them to wander in the wilderness, where there is no way.

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  • 1 Kings 21:23–24

    And of Jezebel also spake the LORD, saying, The dogs shall eat Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel.

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  • Ephesians 6:10

    Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

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  • Acts 12:23

    And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.

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  • Exodus 16:24

    And they laid it up till the morning, as Moses bade: and it did not stink, neither was there any worm therein.

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  • Daniel 4:32–33

    And they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field: they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and seven times shall pass over thee, until thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.

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  • Isaiah 23:9

    The LORD of hosts hath purposed it, to stain the pride of all glory, and to bring into contempt all the honourable of the earth.

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  • Daniel 2:21–22

    And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:

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