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Job 12:19 KJV
Job · chapter 12 · verse 19
He leadeth princes away spoiled, and overthroweth the mighty.Job 12:19 · King James Version
Job 12:19 in context
17He leadeth counsellors away spoiled, and maketh the judges fools.
18He looseth the bond of kings, and girdeth their loins with a girdle.
19He leadeth princes away spoiled, and overthroweth the mighty.
20He removeth away the speech of the trusty, and taketh away the understanding of the aged.
21He poureth contempt upon princes, and weakeneth the strength of the mighty.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- overthrowethçâlaphproperly, to wrenchH5557 →
- leadethyâlakto walkH3212 →
- princeskôhênliterally one officiating, a priestH3548 →
- spoiledshôwlâlnudeH7758 →
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This is a noble discourse of Job's concerning the wisdom, power, and sovereignty of God, in ordering and disposing of all the affairs of the children of men, according to the counsel of his own will, which none dares gainsay or can resist.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 12-25