Job 12:17

"With him is strength and wisdom. The deceived and the deceiver are his."

Key Reflection

This verse highlights God's omnipotence, indicating that both those who deceive others and those who are deceived fall under His control. It underscores a divine sovereignty that encompasses all aspects of human interaction and deception.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

He leadeth counsellors away spoiled -Plundered or captive. That is, the counsels of wise and great men do not avail against God. Statesmen who promised themselves victory as the result of their plans he disappoints, and leads away into captivity. The object of this is to show that God is superior over all, and also that people are not dealt with in exact accordance with their character and rank. God is a sovereign, and he shows his sovereignty when defeating the counsels and purposes of the wisest of men, and overturning the plans of the mighty. And maketh the judges fools -He leaves them to distracted and foolish plans.

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