Catholic Public Domain Version

Job 12:13-19 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

13. With him is wisdom and strength, he has counsel and understanding.

14. If he tears down, there is no one who can build up; if he encloses a man, there is no one who can open.

15. If he restrains the waters, everything will dry up; and if he sends them forth, they will subdue the land.

16. With him is strength and wisdom; he knows both the deceiver and he who is deceived.

17. He leads advisors to a foolish end and judges to stupidity.

18. He removes the belt of kings and encircles their waist with a rope.

19. He leads away priests in dishonor and displaces nobles,