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Job 12:25-1964 bbe — They go feeling about in the dark without light, wandering without help like those overcome with wine.

Bible in Basic English

"They go feeling about in the dark without light, wandering without help like those overcome with wine."

— Job 12:25-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Job 12 — Context

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Uncovering deep things out of the dark, and making the deep shade bright;

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Increasing nations, and sending destruction on them; making wide the lands of peoples, and then giving them up.

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He takes away the wisdom of the rulers of the earth, and sends them wandering in a waste where there is no way.

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They go feeling about in the dark without light, wandering without help like those overcome with wine.

Job 12:25-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 12:25-1964 say?
Job 12:25-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “They go feeling about in the dark without light, wandering without help like those overcome with wine.”
Where is Job 12:25-1964 in the Bible?
Job 12:25-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 12, verses 25–1964.
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 12:25-1964.
What translation should I read Job 12:25-1964 in?
Job 12:25-1964 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 12:25-1964?
Job 12:25-1964 reads (BBE): “They go feeling about in the dark without light, wandering without help like those overcome with wine.” 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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