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Job 12:25 cpdv — They will grope as in the darkness, not the light, and he will make them stagger like drunkards.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"They will grope as in the darkness, not the light, and he will make them stagger like drunkards. "

— Job 12:25, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Job 12 — Context

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He reveals the depths of the darkness, and he brings the shadow of death into the light.

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He multiplies peoples, and destroys them, and, having been overthrown, he restores them anew.

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He transforms the heart of the leaders of the people on earth, and misleads those who in vain advance upon the inviolable.

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They will grope as in the darkness, not the light, and he will make them stagger like drunkards.

Job 12:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 12:25 say?
Job 12:25 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “They will grope as in the darkness, not the light, and he will make them stagger like drunkards. ”
Where is Job 12:25 in the Bible?
Job 12:25 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 12, verse 25.
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.
What translation should I read Job 12:25 in?
Job 12:25 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?
Job 12:25 reads (CPDV): “They will grope as in the darkness, not the light, and he will make them stagger like drunkards. ” 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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