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Job 12:19

Job 12:19
He leadeth princes away spoiled, and overthroweth the mighty.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

He removeth away the speech of the trusty,.... Speech is proper to mankind, and a benefit unto them, whereby they can…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

He leadeth princes away spoiled - That is, plundered. The word here rendered “princes” כהנים kôhênı̂ym means properly…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Job 12:12-25

This is a noble discourse of Job's concerning the wisdom, power, and sovereignty of God, in ordering and disposing of…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

leadeth princes away spoiled Rather, priests. In antiquity priests occupied influential places; cf. what is said of…