Job 12:13-22

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Job 12:15

He withholdeth the waters; which are reserved in the clouds, that they may not fall upon the earth. They dry up, i.e. the waters upon the earth, ponds, and springs, and brooks, and rivers. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Job 12:16

He doth the things here mentioned in the foregoing and succeeding verses, and that both powerfully, so as no creature can resist and hinder him, and wisely, so as none can prevent and overreach him. The same thing he had said before, Job 12:13, but he repeats it here to prepare the way for the following events, which are eminent instances both of his power and wisdom. Are his, i.e. from or by him, and wholly subject to his disposal. That one man deceiveth another, and that the other is deceived... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Job 12:17

The wise counsellors or statesmen, by whom the affairs of kings and kingdoms are ordered, he leadeth away as captives in triumph, being spoiled either of that wisdom which they had, or seemed or pretended to have; or of that power and dignity which they had enjoyed. Maketh the judges fools; partly by discovering their folly, and partly by infatuating their minds, and turning their own counsels to their ruin; of which see 2 Samuel 15:31; 2 Samuel 17:14,2 Samuel 17:23; Isaiah 19:11; 1 Corinthians... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Job 12:18

He looseth the bond of kings; either, 1. Passively, whereby they are bound. He freeth them from prison or restraint. Or rather, 2. Actively, that wherewith they bind their subjects to obedience, to wit, their power and authority, and that majesty which God stamps upon kings to keep their people in awe; all which God can, and oft doth, take away from them, and freeth the people from their bonds, when it pleaseth him; of which all histories give instances. See Daniel 2:21. With a girdle; either,... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Job 12:19

Princes; so this word, which usually signifies priests, is oft used, as Genesis 41:45; Genesis 47:22,Genesis 47:26; Exodus 2:16; 2 Samuel 8:18, compared with 1 Chronicles 18:17. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Job 12:20

Removeth away the speech; either, 1. By taking away or restraining the gift of utterance from them, that they should not be able to express their thoughts with such clearness and power as they used to do; which God oft doth to wise and eloquent men. Or, 2. By bringing them into such straits and troubles that they know not what to say or advise. Or, 3. By taking away their understanding, which should suggest and direct their speech, as it here follows. Or, 4. By permitting them to betray their... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Job 12:21

He poureth contempt upon princes, i.e. he makes them contemptible to their subjects and others. Weakeneth, Heb. he looseth the girdle; which phrase signifies weakness, as Isaiah 5:27; as the girding of the girdle notes strength and power, as Isaiah 22:21; Isaiah 45:5; both these phrases being taken from the quality of their garments, which being loose and long, did disenable a man for travel or work. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Job 12:22

Deep things out of darkness, i.e. the most secret and crafty counsels of princes, which are contrived and carried on in the dark. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Job 12:1-25

JOB’S REPLY TO ZOPHARI. Defends himself against the charge of ignorance implied in Zophar’s speech (Job 12:2-3).His defence is:—1. Ironical (Job 12:2). “No doubt but ye are the people; and wisdom shall die with you;” the wisdom of mankind is collected in your person, and when you die wisdom must perish at the same time. Times when it may be proper to use the language of irony and sarcasm. Its proper use to put error and pretension to shame. So Elijah to the worshippers of Baal: “Cry aloud for... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Job 12:1-25

Chapter 12So Job answered him and said, No doubt but you are the people, and wisdom is going to die with you ( Job 12:1-2 ).He's about had it with these guys who think they know all the answers, and they're not really ministering or reaching him at all. Now, it's very frustrating to try to explain yourself to people and have people in a mindset where they are determined they know all the answers about you, and yet they don't understand it at all. Oh, how frustrating that is. To talk with people... read more

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Job 12:15

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Job 12:16

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Job 12:17

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Job 12:18

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Job 12:19

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Job 12:20

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Job 12:21

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Job 12:22

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Job 12:1-25

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Job 12:1-25

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