Job 12:16 net — With him are strength and prudence; both the one who goes astray and the one who misleads are his.

NET Bible

"With him are strength and prudence; both the one who goes astray and the one who misleads are his."

— Job 12:16, NET Bible

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Job 12 — Context

13

“With God are wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are his.

14

If he tears down, it cannot be rebuilt; if he imprisons a person, there is no escape.

15

If he holds back the waters, then they dry up; if he releases them, they destroy the land.

16

With him are strength and prudence; both the one who goes astray and the one who misleads are his.

17

He leads counselors away stripped and makes judges into fools.

18

He loosens the bonds of kings and binds a loincloth around their waist.

19

He leads priests away stripped and overthrows the potentates.

Job 12:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 12:16 say?
Job 12:16 in the NET Bible reads: “With him are strength and prudence; both the one who goes astray and the one who misleads are his.”
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 (NET): “With him are strength and prudence; both the one who goes astray and the one who misleads are his.” 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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