What does Job 12:13 mean?

Job 12:13 highlights themes such as wisdom, strength, counsel when read in context.

How should I apply Job 12:13 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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

11Doth not the ear try words? and the mouth taste his meat?

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.

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Proverbs 2:6
Both verses affirm that wisdom comes from God.
Isaiah 11:2
Describes the Spirit of wisdom resting on the Messiah, connecting to Job's claim.
Colossians 2:3
In Christ are hidden all treasures of wisdom and knowledge, reflecting Job's assertion.