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Version</a></span><br />He pours contempt on nobles and disarms the mighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/12.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He pours disgrace upon princes and disarms the strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He pours contempt on princes and loosens the belt of the strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He pours out contempt on nobles and disarms the mighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He poureth contempt upon princes, and weakeneth the strength of the mighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He pours contempt on princes, And disarms the mighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“He pours contempt on nobles, And loosens the belt of the strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220He pours contempt on nobles And loosens the belt of the strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“He pours contempt on nobles, And loosens the belt of the strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He pours contempt on nobles And loosens the belt of the strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“He pours contempt on princes <i>and</i> nobles And loosens the belt of the strong [disabling them].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He pours out contempt on nobles and disarms the strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He pours out contempt on nobles and disarms the strong. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He poureth contempt upon princes, And looseth the belt of the strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />puts mighty kings to shame, and takes away their power. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He poureth contempt upon princes, and looseth the belt of the strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He pours contempt on influential people and unbuckles the belt of the mighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He disgraces those in power and puts an end to the strength of rulers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He pours contempt on nobles and embarrasses the mighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He pours out contempt on nobles and disarms the mighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He pours contempt on noblemen and disarms the powerful. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He pours contempt on princes, and loosens the belt of the strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He poureth contempt upon princes, and weakeneth the strength of the mighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He pours contempt on princes, and loosens the belt of the strong. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Pouring contempt on princes, "" And the girdle of the mighty He made feeble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Pouring contempt upon princes, And the girdle of the mighty He made feeble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Proving contempt upon nobles, and he slackened the girdle of the strong.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He poureth contempt upon princes, and relieveth them that were oppressed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />He pours distain upon the leaders, relieving those who had been oppressed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He pours shame on nobles, the waistband of the strong he loosens. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He pours contempt on princes, and looses the belt of the strong.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He pours contempt upon princes, and weakens the strength of the mighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He pours madness on Rulers and the courage of the mighty he weakens<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He poureth contempt upon princes, And looseth the belt of the strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />He pours dishonour upon princes, and heals the lowly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/12-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=1892" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/job/12.htm">Job Responds to Zophar</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">20</span>He deprives the trusted of speech and takes away the discernment of elders. <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8210.htm" title="8210: šō·w·p̄êḵ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To pour out, pour. A primitive root; to spill forth; also to expend; intensively, to sprawl out.">He pours out</a> <a href="/hebrew/937.htm" title="937: būz (N-ms) -- Contempt. From buwz; disrespect.">contempt</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/5081.htm" title="5081: nə·ḏî·ḇîm (Adj-mp) -- Inclined, generous, noble. From nadab; properly, voluntary, i.e. Generous; hence, magnanimous; as noun, a grandee.">nobles</a> <a href="/hebrew/4206.htm" title="4206: ū·mə·zî·aḥ (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- A girdle. Or mezach; from zachach; a belt.">and disarms</a> <a href="/hebrew/7503.htm" title="7503: rip·pāh (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- Sink, relax. A primitive root; to slacken."></a> <a href="/hebrew/650.htm" title="650: ’ă·p̄î·qîm (N-mp) -- A channel. From 'acaph; properly, containing, i.e. A tube; also a bed or valley of a stream; also a strong thing or a hero.">the mighty.</a> </span><span class="reftext">22</span>He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings deep shadows into light.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-34.htm">Proverbs 3:34</a></span><br />He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a></span><br />But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a></span><br />Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-23.htm">Isaiah 40:23</a></span><br />He brings the princes to nothing and makes the rulers of the earth meaningless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/2-21.htm">Daniel 2:21</a></span><br />He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-52.htm">Luke 1:52</a></span><br />He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/107-40.htm">Psalm 107:40</a></span><br />He pours out contempt on the nobles and makes them wander in a trackless wasteland.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-7.htm">1 Samuel 2:7-8</a></span><br />The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. / He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/21-26.htm">Ezekiel 21:26</a></span><br />This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Remove the turban, and take off the crown. Things will not remain as they are: Exalt the lowly and bring low the exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/75-6.htm">Psalm 75:6-7</a></span><br />For exaltation comes neither from east nor west, nor out of the desert, / but it is God who judges; He brings down one and exalts another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/2-11.htm">Isaiah 2:11-12</a></span><br />The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. / For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-12.htm">Matthew 23:12</a></span><br />For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a></span><br />Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/13-11.htm">Isaiah 13:11</a></span><br />I will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their iniquity. I will end the haughtiness of the arrogant and lay low the pride of the ruthless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-28.htm">2 Samuel 22:28</a></span><br />You save an afflicted people, but Your eyes are on the haughty to bring them down.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He pours contempt on princes, and weakens the strength of the mighty.</p><p class="hdg">poureth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/8-2.htm">Exodus 8:2</a></b></br> And if thou refuse to let <i>them</i> go, behold, I will smite all thy borders with frogs:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/16-24.htm">Exodus 16:24</a></b></br> And they laid it up till the morning, as Moses bade: and it did not stink, neither was there any worm therein.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/21-23.htm">1 Kings 21:23,24</a></b></br> And of Jezebel also spake the LORD, saying, The dogs shall eat Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel… </p><p class="hdg">weakened the strength of the mighty.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/5-27.htm">Isaiah 5:27</a></b></br> None shall be weary nor stumble among them; none shall slumber nor sleep; neither shall the girdle of their loins be loosed, nor the latchet of their shoes be broken:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/11-5.htm">Isaiah 11:5</a></b></br> And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/22-21.htm">Isaiah 22:21</a></b></br> And I will clothe him with thy robe, and strengthen him with thy girdle, and I will commit thy government into his hand: and he shall be a father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and to the house of Judah.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/12-18.htm">Belt</a> <a href="/esther/9-3.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/job/12-5.htm">Contempt</a> <a href="/job/4-4.htm">Feeble</a> <a href="/job/12-18.htm">Girdle</a> <a href="/job/12-18.htm">Loosens</a> <a href="/job/12-19.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/esther/9-3.htm">Nobles</a> <a href="/2_kings/16-13.htm">Poureth</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-5.htm">Pouring</a> <a href="/revelation/11-5.htm">Pours</a> <a href="/job/12-13.htm">Power</a> <a href="/job/12-19.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/job/12-18.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/job/11-15.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/job/12-16.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/job/12-19.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/job/12-18.htm">Weakeneth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/109-19.htm">Belt</a> <a href="/job/12-24.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/job/16-10.htm">Contempt</a> <a href="/job/18-12.htm">Feeble</a> <a href="/psalms/109-19.htm">Girdle</a> <a href="/job/12-18.htm">Loosens</a> <a href="/job/13-3.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/job/29-10.htm">Nobles</a> <a href="/job/16-13.htm">Poureth</a> <a href="/job/37-6.htm">Pouring</a> <a href="/job/16-13.htm">Pours</a> <a href="/job/16-11.htm">Power</a> <a href="/job/29-9.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/job/15-15.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/job/15-35.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/job/16-5.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/job/13-12.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/exodus/17-13.htm">Weakeneth</a><div class="vheading2">Job 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/12-1.htm">Job maintains himself against his friends that reprove him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/12-7.htm">He acknowledges the doctrine of God's omnipotence</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/job/12.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>He pours out contempt</b><br />The phrase "He pours out contempt" suggests an active and deliberate action by God. The Hebrew root for "pours out" is "שָׁפַךְ" (shaphak), which conveys the idea of spilling or shedding abundantly. This imagery indicates that God's disdain is not sparing or restrained but rather abundant and overflowing. In the context of Job, this reflects the divine sovereignty and justice of God, who is not impressed by human status or power. Historically, this aligns with the biblical theme that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble (<a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a>). It serves as a reminder that human honor and dignity are subject to God's judgment.<p><b>on nobles</b><br />The term "nobles" refers to individuals of high social status or authority. The Hebrew word "נָדִיב" (nadiv) can mean noble, generous, or willing, often used to describe leaders or those of princely rank. In the ancient Near Eastern context, nobles were seen as powerful and influential, often holding significant sway over societal and political matters. However, this verse underscores the biblical principle that God is no respecter of persons (<a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34</a>), and even those of high rank are subject to His authority. It challenges the reader to consider the transient nature of earthly power and the ultimate accountability to God.<p><b>and disarms the mighty</b><br />The phrase "disarms the mighty" conveys the idea of stripping away power and protection. The Hebrew root "רָפָה" (raphah) means to weaken or make feeble. The "mighty" refers to those who are strong, powerful, or influential, often in a military or political sense. In the historical context of the Bible, the mighty were often seen as invincible or untouchable. However, this verse illustrates that God has the power to humble even the strongest of men, reducing their strength to nothing. This serves as a powerful reminder of God's omnipotence and the futility of relying on human strength. It echoes the biblical narrative that true strength and security are found in God alone (<a href="/psalms/20-7.htm">Psalm 20:7</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 21.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He poureth contempt upon princes</span>; literally, <span class="accented">upon the munificent.</span> But the word has often the more generic sense of "princes," "great men" (see <a href="/1_samuel/2-8.htm">1 Samuel 2:8</a>; <a href="/proverbs/25-7.htm">Proverbs 25:7</a>, etc.). <span class="cmt_word">And weakeneth the strength of the mighty</span>; literally, <span class="accented">looseth</span> <span class="accented">the belt of the strong.</span> But our version sufficiently expresses the meaning. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/12-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He pours out</span><br /><span class="heb">שׁוֹפֵ֣ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(šō·w·p̄êḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8210.htm">Strong's 8210: </a> </span><span class="str2">To spill forth, to expend, to sprawl out</span><br /><br /><span class="word">contempt</span><br /><span class="heb">בּ֭וּז</span> <span class="translit">(būz)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_937.htm">Strong's 937: </a> </span><span class="str2">Disrespect</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">nobles</span><br /><span class="heb">נְדִיבִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(nə·ḏî·ḇîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5081.htm">Strong's 5081: </a> </span><span class="str2">Voluntary, generous, magnanimous, a grandee</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and disarms</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמְזִ֖יחַ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mə·zî·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4206.htm">Strong's 4206: </a> </span><span class="str2">A girdle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the mighty.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲפִיקִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·p̄î·qîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_650.htm">Strong's 650: </a> </span><span class="str2">Containing, a tube, a bed, valley of a, stream, a strong thing, a hero</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/12-21.htm">Job 12:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/12-21.htm">Job 12:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/12-21.htm">Job 12:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/12-21.htm">Job 12:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/12-21.htm">Job 12:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/12-21.htm">Job 12:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/12-21.htm">Job 12:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/12-21.htm">Job 12:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/12-21.htm">Job 12:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/12-21.htm">Job 12:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/12-21.htm">OT Poetry: Job 12:21 He pours contempt on princes and loosens (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/12-20.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 12:20"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 12:20" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/12-22.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 12:22"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 12:22" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>