Job 12:14 · KJV

"Behold, he breaketh down, and it cannot be built again: he shutteth up a man, and there can be no opening."

King James Version

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Passage Context

¹²With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding.

¹³With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding.

¹⁴Behold, he breaketh down, and it cannot be built again: he shutteth up a man, and there can be no opening.

¹⁵Behold, he withholdeth the waters, and they dry up: also he sendeth them out, and they overturn the earth.

¹⁶With him is strength and wisdom: the deceived and the deceiver are his.

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to situations where you feel powerless?

What does it mean for you to trust in God's control over your life?

When have you seen God work in ways that were beyond your understanding?

Life Application

control

Surrender areas of your life where you feel out of control to God, trusting in His sovereignty.

hope

Find hope in knowing that God can rebuild what seems broken in your life.

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