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counsel and understanding are his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/12.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“But true wisdom and power are found in God; counsel and understanding are his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“With God are wisdom and might; he has counsel and understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Wisdom and strength belong to God; counsel and understanding are His.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />With him <i>is</i> wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“With Him <i>are</i> wisdom and strength, He has counsel and understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Wisdom and might are with Him; Advice and understanding <i>belong</i> to Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220With Him are wisdom and might; To Him belong counsel and understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“With Him are wisdom and might; To Him belong counsel and understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“With Him are wisdom and might; To Him belong counsel and discernment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“But [only] with Him are [perfect] wisdom and might; He [alone] has [true] counsel and understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Wisdom and strength belong to God; counsel and understanding are his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Wisdom and strength belong to God; counsel and understanding are His. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />With God is wisdom and might; He hath counsel and understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But God is the real source of wisdom and strength. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />With him is wisdom and might; he hath counsel and understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />God has wisdom and strength. Advice and insight are his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />With God is wisdom and strength; counsel and understanding belongs to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"With God are wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are his. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"With him is wisdom and might. He has counsel and understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Wisdom and strength belong to God; counsel and understanding are His.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“With God is wisdom and might. He has counsel and understanding. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />With Him [are] wisdom and might, "" To Him [are] counsel and understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> With Him are wisdom and might, To him are counsel and understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />With him wisdom and strength, to him counsel and understanding.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />With him is wisdom and strength, he has counsel and understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />With him are wisdom and might; his are counsel and understanding. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />“With God are wisdom and strength; he has counsel and understanding.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />With him is wisdom and might, he has counsel and understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />With him is wisdom and heroism; his is intelligence and understanding<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />With Him is wisdom and might; He hath counsel and understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />With him are wisdom and power, with him counsel and understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/12-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=1840" 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">12</span>Wisdom is found with the elderly, and understanding comes with long life. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2451.htm" title="2451: ḥāḵ·māh (N-fs) -- Wisdom. From chakam; wisdom.">Wisdom</a> <a href="/hebrew/1369.htm" title="1369: ū·ḡə·ḇū·rāh (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Strength, might. Feminine passive participle from the same as gibbowr; force; by implication, valor, victory.">and strength</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">belong to God;</a> <a href="/hebrew/6098.htm" title="6098: ‘ê·ṣāh (N-fs) -- Counsel, advice. From ya'ats; advice; by implication, plan; also prudence.">counsel</a> <a href="/hebrew/8394.htm" title="8394: ū·ṯə·ḇū·nāh (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- An understanding. And tbuwnah; or towbunah; from biyn; intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice.">and understanding are His.</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>What He tears down cannot be rebuilt; the man He imprisons cannot be released.…<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/2-6.htm">Proverbs 2:6</a></span><br />For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/2-20.htm">Daniel 2:20-21</a></span><br />and declared: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him. / 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="/isaiah/40-28.htm">Isaiah 40:28</a></span><br />Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; His understanding is beyond searching out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-33.htm">Romans 11:33</a></span><br />O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/2-3.htm">Colossians 2:3</a></span><br />in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a></span><br />Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-24.htm">1 Corinthians 1:24</a></span><br />but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/147-5.htm">Psalm 147:5</a></span><br />Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding has no limit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/28-29.htm">Isaiah 28:29</a></span><br />This also comes from the LORD of Hosts, who is wonderful in counsel and excellent in wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-17.htm">Ephesians 1:17</a></span><br />that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/8-14.htm">Proverbs 8:14</a></span><br />Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight and strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-30.htm">1 Corinthians 1:30</a></span><br />It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/10-12.htm">Jeremiah 10:12</a></span><br />The LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2</a></span><br />The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/16-27.htm">Romans 16:27</a></span><br />to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">With him is wisdom and strength, he has counsel and understanding.</p><p class="hdg">him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/32-6.htm">Job 32:6-9</a></b></br> And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I <i>am</i> young, and ye <i>are</i> very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not shew you mine opinion… </p><p class="hdg">wisdom</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/12-16.htm">Job 12:16</a></b></br> With him <i>is</i> strength and wisdom: the deceived and the deceiver <i>are</i> his.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/9-4.htm">Job 9:4</a></b></br> <i>He is</i> wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened <i>himself</i> against him, and hath prospered?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/28-20.htm">Job 28:20-28</a></b></br> Whence then cometh wisdom? and where <i>is</i> the place of understanding? … </p><p class="hdg">counsel</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/8-14.htm">Proverbs 8:14</a></b></br> Counsel <i>is</i> mine, and sound wisdom: I <i>am</i> understanding; I have strength.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/40-13.htm">Isaiah 40:13,14</a></b></br> Who hath directed the Spirit of the LORD, or <i>being</i> his counseller hath taught him? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10</a></b></br> Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times <i>the things</i> that are not <i>yet</i> done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/6-26.htm">Belong</a> <a href="/job/10-3.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/job/12-6.htm">Power</a> <a href="/job/12-6.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/job/12-12.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/job/12-12.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/12-16.htm">Belong</a> <a href="/job/15-8.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/job/12-21.htm">Power</a> <a href="/job/12-16.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/job/12-20.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/job/12-16.htm">Wisdom</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 /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/12.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/job/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Wisdom and strength belong to God;</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the sovereignty and omnipotence of God. In the context of the Book of Job, Job is responding to his friends, asserting that true wisdom and power are found in God alone, not in human understanding. This echoes the biblical theme that God is the source of all wisdom, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/2-6.htm">Proverbs 2:6</a>, "For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding." The strength mentioned here is not just physical might but also the power to govern the universe, as seen in the creation narrative in <a href="/genesis/1.htm">Genesis 1</a>. This phrase also foreshadows the New Testament revelation of Christ, who is described as the "power of God and the wisdom of God" in <a href="/1_corinthians/1-24.htm">1 Corinthians 1:24</a>.<p><b>counsel and understanding are His.</b><br>This part of the verse highlights God's role as the ultimate counselor and source of understanding. In the ancient Near Eastern context, kings and rulers were often seen as sources of wisdom and counsel, but Job points to God as the supreme authority. This is consistent with <a href="/isaiah/40-13.htm">Isaiah 40:13-14</a>, which asks rhetorically who has directed the Spirit of the Lord or been His counselor. The idea of God as the ultimate source of understanding is also reflected in the New Testament, where the Holy Spirit is described as the Counselor in <a href="/john/14-26.htm">John 14:26</a>. This phrase underscores the belief that God's plans and purposes are beyond human comprehension, aligning with <a href="/romans/11-33.htm">Romans 11:33</a>, "Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God!"<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, known for his immense suffering and unwavering faith.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The Almighty Creator, who is the source of wisdom, strength, counsel, and understanding, as acknowledged by Job in this verse.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/job's_friends.htm">Job's Friends</a></b><br>Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who visit Job to offer their perspectives on his suffering, often attributing it to sin or lack of understanding.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/u/uz.htm">Uz</a></b><br>The land where Job lived, often associated with the region east of Israel, known for its wisdom traditions.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_dialogue.htm">The Dialogue</a></b><br>The ongoing conversation between Job and his friends, where Job defends his integrity and questions the simplistic theology of his friends.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/a/acknowledging_god's_sovereignty.htm">Acknowledging God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Recognize that all wisdom and strength originate from God. In times of uncertainty, turn to Him for guidance and understanding.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_in_seeking_counsel.htm">Humility in Seeking Counsel</a></b><br>Approach God with humility, acknowledging that human wisdom is limited. Seek His counsel in prayer and through His Word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_divine_understanding.htm">Trust in Divine Understanding</a></b><br>Trust that God's understanding surpasses human comprehension. In difficult situations, rely on His perfect wisdom rather than solely on human reasoning.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_suffering_in_gaining_wisdom.htm">The Role of Suffering in Gaining Wisdom</a></b><br>Understand that suffering can be a tool for gaining deeper insight into God's character and purposes. Reflect on personal trials as opportunities for spiritual growth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_counsel.htm">Community and Counsel</a></b><br>Engage with a community of believers for support and counsel, but always weigh human advice against the wisdom found in Scripture.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 12</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_teach_about_wisdom.htm">What does the Bible teach about wisdom?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'all_one_in_christ'_mean.htm">What is the manifold wisdom of God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_manifold_wisdom_of_god.htm">What is the manifold wisdom of God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_create_adam_and_eve_if_they'd_sin.htm">Why create Adam and Eve knowing they'd sin?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">With him is wisdom and strength</span>. With God wisdom and strength dwell essentially. He is not wiser or stronger at one time than at another. Time and experience add nothing to the perfection of his attributes, which are unchangeable. Such wisdom infinitely transcends any to which man can attain, and therefore is doubtless the wisdom whereby the world is governed. <span class="cmt_word">He hath counsel and understanding</span>. God <span class="accented">has</span> these qualities as his own. They are not acquired or imparted, but belong to him, necessarily and always. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/12-13.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">Wisdom</span><br /><span class="heb">חָכְמָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḥāḵ·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2451.htm">Strong's 2451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wisdom</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and strength</span><br /><span class="heb">וּגְבוּרָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḡə·ḇū·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1369.htm">Strong's 1369: </a> </span><span class="str2">Force, valor, victory</span><br /><br /><span class="word">belong to God;</span><br /><span class="heb">עִ֭מּוֹ</span> <span class="translit">(‘im·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">counsel</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵצָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·ṣāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6098.htm">Strong's 6098: </a> </span><span class="str2">Advice, plan, prudence</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and understanding are His.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּתְבוּנָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ṯə·ḇū·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8394.htm">Strong's 8394: </a> </span><span class="str2">Intelligence, an argument, caprice</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/12-13.htm">Job 12:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/12-13.htm">Job 12:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/12-13.htm">Job 12:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/12-13.htm">Job 12:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/12-13.htm">Job 12:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/12-13.htm">Job 12:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/12-13.htm">Job 12:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/12-13.htm">Job 12:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/12-13.htm">Job 12:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/12-13.htm">Job 12:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/12-13.htm">OT Poetry: Job 12:13 With God is wisdom and might (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/12-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 12:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 12:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/12-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 12:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 12:14" /></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>