What does Job 12:21 mean?

Job 12:21 highlights themes such as pride, humility, power when read in context.

How should I apply Job 12:21 today?

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

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

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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1 Samuel 2:7
Both verses reflect God's sovereignty in elevating and humbling individuals.
Matthew 23:12
Jesus teaches that the humble will be exalted, similar to Job's observation.
Psalm 75:7
Affirms that God is the ultimate judge of power and status.