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God's Sovereignty Over Wisdom
All commentators agree that this verse powerfully declares God's absolute sovereignty. He can nullify the advice of the most reliable counselors and frustrate the understanding of the most experienced elders. This demonstrates that no amount of human wisdom or experience can override God's divine will and purpose.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 12:20
18th Century
Theologian
He removes away the speech of the trusty - Margin, “lip of the faithful.” “He takes away the lip,” that is, he takes away the power of givin…
John Gill
On Job 12:20
17th Century
Pastor
He removeth away the speech of the trusty
Speech is proper to mankind, and a benefit to them, whereby they can con…
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…