What does Job 12:17 mean?

Job 12:17 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Job 12:17 today?

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

He leadeth counsellors away spoiled, and maketh the judges fools.

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.

17He leadeth counsellors away spoiled, and maketh the judges fools.

18He looseth the bond of kings, and girdeth their loins with a girdle.

19He leadeth princes away spoiled, and overthroweth the mighty.

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