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He leads counselors away stripped. He makes judges fools.

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God's Absolute Sovereignty

All commentators agree that this verse powerfully illustrates God's absolute sovereignty. He can nullify the plans of the wisest human leaders, leading 'counsellors away stripped' (plundered or captive) and rendering the decisions of powerful 'judges' foolish. This demonstrates that no amount of human wisdom or status can stand against God's will.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Job 12:17

18th Century

Theologian

He leads counselors away spoiled - Plundered or captive. That is, the counsels of wise and great men do not avail against God. Stat…

John Gill

John Gill

On Job 12:17

17th Century

Pastor

He leadeth counsellors away spoiled
Such who have the greatest share of knowledge and wisdom in civil things, and ar…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Job 12:12–25

17th Century

Minister

This is a noble discourse of Job concerning the wisdom, power, and sovereignty of God, in ordering all the affairs of humankind according to the co…