Job 12

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 12 of 42

1 ¶ And Job answered and said:

2 For truly you are the people, and wisdom will die with you.

3 Also to me is a heart as well as to you; I do not fall short of you. And with whom are not things like these?

4 I am a laughingstock to his friend; he calls to God, and He answers him; the just one, the blameless one is a mockery;

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Chapter Summary

1 Job maintains himself against his friends that reprove him. 7 He acknowledges Jehovah's omnipotency.

Key Hebrew Words

חֹ֑שֶׁךְ darkness H2822 · TWOT 769a
כֹּהֲנִ֣ים priest H3548 · TWOT 959a
אִיּ֗וֹב Job H347 · TWOT 78b
בְּשַׂר flesh H1320 · TWOT 291a
תָּמִֽים complete H8549 · TWOT 2522d

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Job's Reply to Zophar: Sarcasm and God's Absolute Power

Job mocks his friends' supposed wisdom, stating even animals know God's power. He recounts God's sovereign ability to overthrow counselors, kings, pri…

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Job's Reply to Zophar: Sarcasm and God's Absolute Power

Job mocks his friends' supposed wisdom, stating even animals know God's power. He recounts God's sovereign ability to overthrow counselors, kings, priests, and nations.

Job 12:1-25

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