Job 12:21 · KJV

"He poureth contempt upon princes, and weakeneth the strength of the mighty."

King James Version

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Passage Context

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.

²²He discovereth deep things out of darkness, and bringeth out to light the shadow of death.

²³He increaseth the nations, and destroyeth them: he enlargeth the nations, and straiteneth them again.

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Reflection Questions

How do you view power and its fragility?

What does it mean for you that God controls the mighty?

When have you seen leaders brought low?

Life Application

power

Recognize that true strength comes from humility and service.

justice

Support those who are marginalized and advocate for fairness.

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