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The deceived and the deceiver 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> strength and wisdom: the deceived and the deceiver <i>are</i> his.<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> strength and prudence. The deceived and the deceiver <i>are</i> His.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Strength and sound wisdom are with Him. One who goes astray and one who leads astray belong 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 strength and sound wisdom, The misled and the misleader belong to Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“With Him are strength and sound wisdom, The misled and the misleader belong to Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />With Him are strength and sound wisdom; The misled and the misleader belong to Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“With Him are might and sound wisdom, The misled and the misleader are His [and in His power].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />True wisdom and power belong to him. The deceived and the deceiver are his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />True wisdom and power belong to Him. The deceived and the deceiver are His. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />With him is strength and wisdom; The deceived and the deceiver are his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />just as he rules over liars and those they lie to. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />With him is strength and effectual working; the deceived and the deceiver are his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"God has power and priceless wisdom. He owns [both] the deceiver and the person who is deceived.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />God is strong and always victorious; both deceived and deceiver are in his power. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"With God are strength and sound wisdom; both the deceived and those who deceive are responsible to him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />True wisdom and power belong to Him. The deceived and the deceiver are His.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />With him are strength and prudence; both the one who goes astray and the one who misleads 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 strength and wisdom. The deceived and the deceiver are his.<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 strength and wisdom: the deceived and the deceiver are his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />With him is strength and wisdom. The deceived and the deceiver are his. <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] strength and wisdom, "" His the deceived and deceiver.<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 strength and wisdom, His the deceived and deceiver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />With him strength and purpose: to him the one led astray and him leading astray.<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 strength and wisdom: he knoweth both the deceiver, and him that is deceived. <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 strength and wisdom; he knows both the deceiver and he who is deceived.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />With him are strength and prudence; the misled and the misleaders are his. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />With him are strength and wisdom; the deceived and the deceiver are his.<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 strength and wisdom; with him is might and salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />His is power and wisdom; his is strength and salvation<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 strength and sound wisdom; The deceived and the deceiver are His.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />With him are strength and power: he has knowledge and understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/12-16.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=1861" 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">15</span>If He holds back the waters, they dry up, and if He releases them, they overwhelm the land. <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8454.htm" title="8454: wə·ṯū·šī·yå̄h (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Or tushiyah; from an unused root probably meaning to substantiate; support or ability, i.e. help, an undertaking, understanding.">True wisdom</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5797.htm" title="5797: ‘ōz (N-ms) -- Strength, might. Or rowz; from azaz; strength in various applications.">and power</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 Him.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7683.htm" title="7683: šō·ḡêḡ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To go astray, commit sin or error. A primitive root; to stray, i.e. sin.">The deceived</a> <a href="/hebrew/7686.htm" title="7686: ū·maš·geh (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; to stray, usually to mistake, especially to transgress; by extension to reel, be enraptured.">and the deceiver are His.</a> </span><span class="reftext">17</span>He leads counselors away barefoot and makes fools of judges.…<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="/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="/daniel/2-20.htm">Daniel 2:20-22</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. / He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-33.htm">Romans 11:33-36</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! / “Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been His counselor?” / “Who has first given to God, that God should repay him?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-30.htm">Proverbs 21:30</a></span><br />There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-25.htm">1 Corinthians 1:25</a></span><br />For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-7.htm">Isaiah 45:7</a></span><br />I form the light and create the darkness; I bring prosperity and create calamity. I, the LORD, do all these things.<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="/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="/1_corinthians/3-19.htm">1 Corinthians 3:19</a></span><br />For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10</a></span><br />I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-11.htm">Ephesians 1:11</a></span><br />In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will,<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="/romans/16-27.htm">Romans 16:27</a></span><br />to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen.<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="/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.</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 strength and wisdom: the deceived and the deceiver are his.</p><p class="hdg">With</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/12-13.htm">Job 12:13</a></b></br> With him <i>is</i> wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/6-13.htm">Matthew 6:13</a></b></br> And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.</p><p class="hdg">the deceived</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/22-22.htm">1 Kings 22:22,23</a></b></br> And the LORD said unto him, Wherewith? And he said, I will go forth, and I will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets. And he said, Thou shalt persuade <i>him</i>, and prevail also: go forth, and do so… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/14-9.htm">Ezekiel 14:9</a></b></br> And if the prophet be deceived when he hath spoken a thing, I the LORD have deceived that prophet, and I will stretch out my hand upon him, and will destroy him from the midst of my people Israel.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/12-13.htm">Belong</a> <a href="/job/6-15.htm">Deceived</a> <a href="/genesis/27-12.htm">Deceiver</a> <a href="/job/10-3.htm">Designs</a> <a href="/james/5-16.htm">Effectual</a> <a href="/job/6-24.htm">Error</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-19.htm">Guide</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-22.htm">Guided</a> <a href="/job/12-6.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-9.htm">Misled</a> <a href="/job/11-6.htm">Sound</a> <a href="/job/12-13.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/job/11-10.htm">Together</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-11.htm">Victory</a> <a href="/job/12-13.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/job/11-12.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/25-2.htm">Belong</a> <a href="/job/15-31.htm">Deceived</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-19.htm">Deceiver</a> <a href="/job/23-14.htm">Designs</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-9.htm">Effectual</a> <a href="/job/13-9.htm">Error</a> <a href="/job/31-18.htm">Guide</a> <a href="/job/13-9.htm">Guided</a> <a href="/job/13-14.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-10.htm">Misled</a> <a href="/job/13-22.htm">Sound</a> <a href="/job/12-21.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/job/16-4.htm">Together</a> <a href="/job/34-36.htm">Victory</a> <a href="/job/12-17.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/job/12-17.htm">Wise</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>True wisdom and power belong to Him.</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 understanding and might are found in God alone. 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 power of God is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/psalms/62-11.htm">Psalm 62:11</a>, "Power belongs to God." This statement also foreshadows the New Testament revelation of Christ, who is described as the wisdom and power of God in <a href="/1_corinthians/1-24.htm">1 Corinthians 1:24</a>. The acknowledgment of God's ultimate authority serves as a reminder of human limitations and the need for humility before Him.<p><b>The deceived and the deceiver are His.</b><br>This phrase highlights God's sovereignty over all creation, including those who are misled and those who mislead others. It suggests that nothing is outside of God's control, even the actions of those who deceive. This can be connected to the story of Joseph in <a href="/genesis/50-20.htm">Genesis 50:20</a>, where Joseph tells his brothers, "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good." It underscores the belief that God can use even the actions of deceivers to fulfill His purposes. Theologically, this reflects the doctrine of God's providence, where He governs all events in the universe. It also points to the ultimate accountability of all individuals to God, as seen in <a href="/romans/14-12.htm">Romans 14:12</a>, "So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God." This phrase reassures believers that God is in control, even in situations involving deception and falsehood.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A man of great faith and patience, Job is the central figure in the Book of Job. He undergoes severe trials and suffering, yet remains steadfast in his faith.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The ultimate source of wisdom and power, God is the one Job acknowledges as sovereign over all creation, including human affairs.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_deceived_and_the_deceiver.htm">The Deceived and the Deceiver</a></b><br>These represent those who are misled and those who mislead others. Job acknowledges that both are under God's sovereign control.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/job's_friends.htm">Job's Friends</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in this verse, Job's friends are part of the broader context. They attempt to explain Job's suffering through their limited understanding, often misrepresenting God's character.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_setting_of_job's_discourse.htm">The Setting of Job's Discourse</a></b><br>This verse is part of Job's response to his friends, where he asserts God's ultimate authority and wisdom, contrasting it with human understanding.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Recognize that God is in control of all situations, including those involving deception and misunderstanding. This should bring comfort and trust in His ultimate plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_and_power.htm">Wisdom and Power</a></b><br>Seek wisdom and strength from God, acknowledging that human understanding is limited. Regular prayer and study of Scripture are essential to align with His wisdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_in_understanding.htm">Humility in Understanding</a></b><br>Approach life's challenges with humility, understanding that our perspective is limited. Trust in God's greater wisdom and plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_relationships.htm">Discernment in Relationships</a></b><br>Be aware of the potential for deception in human interactions. Pray for discernment to navigate relationships wisely, relying on God's guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_amidst_trials.htm">Faith Amidst Trials</a></b><br>Like Job, maintain faith and integrity even when circumstances are difficult to understand. Trust that God is working for good, even when it is not immediately apparent.<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/how_should_wives_treat_husbands_biblically.htm">What is Satan's role according to the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_god_truthful_with_deceiver_deceived.htm">In Job 12:16, how can God be responsible for both the deceiver and the deceived without contradicting verses that uphold His truthfulness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_a_wise_god_allow_suffering.htm">In Job 9:4, how can an all-powerful God allow innocent suffering if He is truly wise and mighty?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_job_14_1-2_conflict_with_promises.htm">Does Job 14:1-2's portrayal of life as short and full of trouble conflict with biblical passages that promise long life and blessings?</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 16.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">With him is strength and wisdom</span>; rather (as in the Revised Version), <span class="accented">with him is strength and effectual working.</span> God has not only the wisdom to design the course of events (ver. 13), but the power and ability to carry out all that he designs. <span class="cmt_word">The deceived and the deceiver are his</span>. Not only does God rule the course of external nature, but also the doings of men. "Shall there be evil in a city, and shall not he have done it?" (<a href="/amos/3-6.htm">Amos 3:6</a>) He allows some to deceive, and others to be deceived. Moral evil is thus under his control, and, <span class="accented">in a certain</span> sense, may be celled his doing. But it behoves men, when they approach such great mysteries, to be very cautious and wary in their speech. Job touches with somewhat too bold a hand the deepest problems of the universe. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/12-16.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">True wisdom</span><br /><span class="heb">וְתֽוּשִׁיָּ֑ה‪‬</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṯū·šî·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8454.htm">Strong's 8454: </a> </span><span class="str2">Support, ability, help, an undertaking, understanding</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and power</span><br /><span class="heb">עֹ֣ז</span> <span class="translit">(‘ōz)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5797.htm">Strong's 5797: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strength, might</span><br /><br /><span class="word">belong to Him.</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">The deceived</span><br /><span class="heb">שֹׁגֵ֥ג</span> <span class="translit">(šō·ḡêḡ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7683.htm">Strong's 7683: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go astray, commit sin or error</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the deceiver [are His].</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמַשְׁגֶּֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(ū·maš·geh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7686.htm">Strong's 7686: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stray, to mistake, to transgress, to reel, be enraptured</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/12-16.htm">Job 12:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/12-16.htm">Job 12:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/12-16.htm">Job 12:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/12-16.htm">Job 12:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/12-16.htm">Job 12:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/12-16.htm">Job 12:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/12-16.htm">Job 12:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/12-16.htm">Job 12:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/12-16.htm">Job 12:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/12-16.htm">Job 12:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/12-16.htm">OT Poetry: Job 12:16 With him is strength and wisdom (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/12-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 12:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 12:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/12-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 12:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 12:17" /></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>