Job 12:13-22

Geneva Study Bible - Job 12:20

12:20 He removeth away the speech of the {l} trusty, and taketh away the understanding of the aged.(l) He causes their words to have no credit, which is when he will punish sin. read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Job 12:1-25

JOB EMPHASISES GOD'S GREATNESS AND WISDOM (vv.1-25) Job's reply to Zophar was understandably sarcastic, "No doubt you are the people, and wisdom will die with you!" (v.2). Zophar had implied that he had intuitive wisdom such as Job lacked, and Job rightly reproved him in saying, "But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you" (v.3). In fact, Zophar had said only what was common knowledge: everyone knew these things. Job felt the pathos of being mocked by his friends,... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Job 12:1-25

FIRST SERIES OF THE DEBATE The first series of the debate may be outlined as follows: 1. With Eliphaz (chaps. 4-7) a. Speech of Eliphaz (chaps. 4-5) b. Reply of (chaps. 6-7) 2. With Bildad (chaps. 8-10) a. Speech of Bildad (chap. 8) b. Reply of Job (chaps. 9-10) 3. With Zophar (chaps. 11-14) a. Speech of Zophar (chap. 11) b. Reply of Job (chaps. 12-14) It is thought the debate may have occupied several days, by which supposition some of the difficulties of the book are removed. In the... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Job 12:1-25

Job's Reply to His Three Friends. V. Job 12-14 Now that the case in some measure of completeness is before us, we may profitably consider the history on a larger scale than its merely personal aspect. We have elements enough, in these fourteen chapters, for the construction of a world. We have the good man; the spirit of evil; the whole story of affliction and loss, pain and fear; and we have three comforters, coming from various points, with hardly various messages to be addressed to a... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Job 12:17

"Handfuls of Purpose" For All Gleaners "He... maketh the judges fools." Job 12:17 This is for their good. If they were not rebuked, they would go on from one presumption to another, until they utterly forgot themselves and idolised their own ability. It is good for the wise man to be made to know the measure of his wisdom, and for the judge to step down sometimes amongst the common people, and to own that there are questions too high for him. The word "judges" should not be limited to the... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Job 12:11-25

(11) Doth not the ear try words? and the mouth taste his meat? (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... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Job 12:17

To a. Hebrew, "to be despoiled" of their wisdom and riches. (Calmet) --- Septuagint, "into captivity." (Haydock) --- Crafty plotters at last fall into such misconduct, as to be derided by men of the meanest capacity. (Worthington) read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Job 12:18

Looseth. Septuagint, "setteth kings upon the throne," &c. --- Belt. This was usually very magnificent, and a military ornament. See that of Pallas described. (Virgil, 'c6neid x.) Job intimates that God derives kings of their authority, at pleasure. Hebrew may also signify that he looseth the bond or prisoner of kings, and reduces themselves to slavery. (Calmet) --- Things never remain long in the same state. (Haydock) --- Even kings are sometimes obliged to beg. (Menochius) read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Job 12:19

Without. Hebrew, "despoiled." Septuagint, "captives." Cohanim, may comprise both sacred ministers and civil princes, 1 Kings viii. 18. All are equally subject to God. (Calmet) read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Job 12:20

CHAPTER XII. Speakers. Permitting them to speak deceitfully, (Calmet) or causing their oracles to be contemned. (Haydock) --- Hebrew, "he withdraws speech from men of confidence." (Calmet) --- Neemanim, (Haydock) ambassadors or prime ministers, Numbers xii. 7. He disconcerteth the best concerted plans. read more

Geneva Study Bible - Job 12:20

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Job 12:1-25

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Job 12:1-25

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Job 12:1-25

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Job 12:17

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Job 12:11-25

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Job 12:17

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Job 12:18

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Job 12:19

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Job 12:20

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