Job 12:16 bbe — With him are strength and wise designs; he who is guided into error, together with his guide, are in his hands;

Bible in Basic English

"With him are strength and wise designs; he who is guided into error, together with his guide, are in his hands;"

— Job 12:16, Bible in Basic English

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Job 12 — Context

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With him there is wisdom and strength; power and knowledge are his.

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Truly, there is no building up of what is pulled down by him; when a man is shut up by him, no one may let him loose.

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Truly, he keeps back the waters and they are dry; he sends them out and the earth is overturned.

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With him are strength and wise designs; he who is guided into error, together with his guide, are in his hands;

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He takes away the wisdom of the wise guides, and makes judges foolish;

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He undoes the chains of kings, and puts his band on them;

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He makes priests prisoners, overturning those in safe positions;

Job 12:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 12:16 say?
Job 12:16 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “With him are strength and wise designs; he who is guided into error, together with his guide, are in his hands;”
Where is Job 12:16 in the Bible?
Job 12:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 12, verse 16.
Who wrote Job?
Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.
What is the book of Job about?
Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.
What are the major themes of Job?
Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 12:16.
What translation should I read Job 12:16 in?
Job 12:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Job 12:16?
Job 12:16 reads (BBE): “With him are strength and wise designs; he who is guided into error, together with his guide, are in his hands;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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