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Verse 1, And Job answered and said,
2, No doubt but ye are the people, and wisdom shall die with you.
3, But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you: yea, who knoweth not such things as these?
4, I am as one mocked of his neighbour, who calleth upon God, and he answereth him: the just upright man is laughed to scorn.
5, He that is ready to slip with his feet is as a lamp despised in the thought of him that is at ease.
6, The tabernacles of robbers prosper, and they that provoke God are secure; into whose hand God bringeth abundantly.
7, But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee:
8, Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee.
9, Who knoweth not in all these that the hand of the Almighty hath wrought this?
10, In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind.
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 are his.
17, He leadeth counsellors away spoiled, and maketh the judges fools.
18, He looseth the bond of kings, and girdeth their loins with a girdle.
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.
21, 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.
24, He taketh away the heart of the chief of the people of the earth, and causeth them to wander in a wilderness where there is no way.
25, They grope in the dark without light, and he maketh them to stagger like a drunken man.
Job Chapter 12 summary…
….presents a response from Job to his friends’ previous statements. Amid his suffering, Job delivers a pointed and insightful discourse that underscores his understanding of the power and wisdom of the Great Creator. Job sarcastically rebukes his friends, portraying them as self-righteous and arrogant in their counsel.
Job starts by highlighting the prevailing wisdom that knowledge is not exclusive to his friends but is widespread and accessible. He stresses the value of experience and asserts that wisdom can be found among the elderly as well as the young. Job employs powerful metaphors, likening the pursuit of knowledge to the earth’s animals and birds, implying that wisdom is everywhere if one truly seeks it.
Furthermore, Job acknowledges the sovereignty of the Great Creator, affirming that He has the authority to both bring calamity and provide relief. He describes the Great Creator’s power over the elements and nature, emphasizing that these displays of power are meant to impart lessons to humanity. This acknowledgment reflects Job’s humility in the face of adversity.
All Things Are in His Control
Job asserts that even rulers and kings are subject to the Great Creator’s control. This undermines the claim of his friends that suffering is only for the wicked. In a rhetorical tone, Job challenges their perspective, questioning the credibility of their counsel. He did this in the face of his profound suffering. This is the summary of Job chapter 12; Glory to the Wisdom of the Almighty.
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Minister Koko
BSM
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