Job 12:1
American King James And Job answered and said,
American Standard Version Then Job answered and said,
King James And Job answered and said,
World English Bible Then Job answered,
Job 12:2
American King James No doubt but you are the people, and wisdom shall die with you.
American Standard Version No doubt but ye are the people, And wisdom shall die with you.
King James No doubt but ye are the people, and wisdom shall die with you.
World English Bible “No doubt, but you are the people, and wisdom will die with you.
Job 12:3
American King James But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you: yes, who knows not such things as these?
American Standard Version But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you: Yea, who knoweth not such things as these?
King James But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you: yea, who knoweth not such things as these?
World English Bible But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you. Yes, who doesn’t know such things as these?
Job 12:4
American King James I am as one mocked of his neighbor, who calls on God, and he answers him: the just upright man is laughed to scorn.
American Standard Version I am as one that is a laughing-stock to his neighbor, I who called upon God, and he answered: The just, the perfect man is a laughing-stock.
King James I am as one mocked of his neighbour, who calleth upon God, and he answereth him: the just upright man is laughed to scorn.
World English Bible I am like one who is a joke to his neighbor, I, who called on God, and he answered. The just, the blameless man is a joke.
Job 12:5
American King James He that is ready to slip with his feet is as a lamp despised in the thought of him that is at ease.
American Standard Version In the thought of him that is at ease there is contempt for misfortune; It is ready for them whose foot slippeth.
King James He that is ready to slip with his feet is as a lamp despised in the thought of him that is at ease.
World English Bible In the thought of him who is at ease there is contempt for misfortune. It is ready for them whose foot slips.
Job 12:6
American King James The tabernacles of robbers prosper, and they that provoke God are secure; into whose hand God brings abundantly.
American Standard Version The tents of robbers prosper, And they that provoke God are secure; Into whose hand God bringeth `abundantly'.
King James The tabernacles of robbers prosper, and they that provoke God are secure; into whose hand God bringeth abundantly.
World English Bible The tents of robbers prosper. Those who provoke God are secure, who carry their god in their hands.
Job 12:7
American King James But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach you; and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell you:
American Standard Version But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; And the birds of the heavens, and they shall tell thee:
King James But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee:
World English Bible “But ask the animals now, and they will teach you; the birds of the sky, and they will tell you.
Job 12:8
American King James Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach you: and the fishes of the sea shall declare to you.
American Standard Version Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee; And the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee.
King James Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee.
World English Bible Or speak to the earth, and it will teach you. The fish of the sea will declare to you.
Job 12:9
American King James Who knows not in all these that the hand of the LORD has worked this?
American Standard Version Who knoweth not in all these, That the hand of Jehovah hath wrought this,
King James Who knoweth not in all these that the hand of the LORD hath wrought this?
World English Bible Who doesn’t know that in all these, Yahweh’s hand has done this,
Job 12:10
American King James In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind.
American Standard Version In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, And the breath of all mankind?
King James In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind.
World English Bible in whose hand is the life of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind?
Job 12:11
American King James Does not the ear try words? and the mouth taste his meat?
American Standard Version Doth not the ear try words, Even as the palate tasteth its food?
King James Doth not the ear try words? and the mouth taste his meat?
World English Bible Doesn’t the ear try words, even as the palate tastes its food?
Job 12:12
American King James With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding.
American Standard Version With aged men is wisdom, And in length of days understanding.
King James With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding.
World English Bible With aged men is wisdom, in length of days understanding.
Job 12:13
American King James With him is wisdom and strength, he has counsel and understanding.
American Standard Version With `God' is wisdom and might; He hath counsel and understanding.
King James With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding.
World English Bible “With God is wisdom and might. He has counsel and understanding.
Job 12:14
American King James Behold, he breaks down, and it cannot be built again: he shuts up a man, and there can be no opening.
American Standard Version Behold, he breaketh down, and it cannot be built again; He shutteth up a man, and there can be no opening.
King James Behold, he breaketh down, and it cannot be built again: he shutteth up a man, and there can be no opening.
World English Bible Behold, he breaks down, and it can’t be built again. He imprisons a man, and there can be no release.
Job 12:15
American King James Behold, he withholds the waters, and they dry up: also he sends them out, and they overturn the earth.
American Standard Version Behold, he withholdeth the waters, and they dry up; Again, he sendeth them out, and they overturn the earth.
King James Behold, he withholdeth the waters, and they dry up: also he sendeth them out, and they overturn the earth.
World English Bible Behold, he withholds the waters, and they dry up. Again, he sends them out, and they overturn the earth.
Job 12:16
American King James With him is strength and wisdom: the deceived and the deceiver are his.
American Standard Version With him is strength and wisdom; The deceived and the deceiver are his.
King James With him is strength and wisdom: the deceived and the deceiver are his.
World English Bible With him is strength and wisdom. The deceived and the deceiver are his.
Job 12:17
American King James He leads counsellors away spoiled, and makes the judges fools.
American Standard Version He leadeth counsellors away stripped, And judges maketh he fools.
King James He leadeth counsellors away spoiled, and maketh the judges fools.
World English Bible He leads counselors away stripped. He makes judges fools.
Job 12:18
American King James He looses the bond of kings, and girds their loins with a girdle.
American Standard Version He looseth the bond of kings, And he bindeth their loins with a girdle.
King James He looseth the bond of kings, and girdeth their loins with a girdle.
World English Bible He loosens the bond of kings. He binds their waist with a belt.
Job 12:19
American King James He leads princes away spoiled, and overthrows the mighty.
American Standard Version He leadeth priests away stripped, And overthroweth the mighty.
King James He leadeth princes away spoiled, and overthroweth the mighty.
World English Bible He leads priests away stripped, and overthrows the mighty.
Job 12:20
American King James He removes away the speech of the trusty, and takes away the understanding of the aged.
American Standard Version He removeth the speech of the trusty, And taketh away the understanding of the elders.
King James He removeth away the speech of the trusty, and taketh away the understanding of the aged.
World English Bible He removes the speech of those who are trusted, and takes away the understanding of the elders.
Job 12:21
American King James He pours contempt on princes, and weakens the strength of the mighty.
American Standard Version He poureth contempt upon princes, And looseth the belt of the strong.
King James He poureth contempt upon princes, and weakeneth the strength of the mighty.
World English Bible He pours contempt on princes, and loosens the belt of the strong.
Job 12:22
American King James He discovers deep things out of darkness, and brings out to light the shadow of death.
American Standard Version He uncovereth deep things out of darkness, And bringeth out to light the shadow of death.
King James He discovereth deep things out of darkness, and bringeth out to light the shadow of death.
World English Bible He uncovers deep things out of darkness, and brings out to light the shadow of death.
Job 12:23
American King James He increases the nations, and destroys them: he enlarges the nations, and straitens them again.
American Standard Version He increaseth the nations, and he destroyeth them: He enlargeth the nations, and he leadeth them captive.
King James He increaseth the nations, and destroyeth them: he enlargeth the nations, and straiteneth them again.
World English Bible He increases the nations, and he destroys them. He enlarges the nations, and he leads them captive.
Job 12:24
American King James He takes away the heart of the chief of the people of the earth, and causes them to wander in a wilderness where there is no way.
American Standard Version He taketh away understanding from the chiefs of the people of the earth, And causeth them to wander in a wilderness where there is no way.
King James He taketh away the heart of the chief of the people of the earth, and causeth them to wander in a wilderness where there is no way.
World English Bible He takes away understanding from the chiefs of the people of the earth, and causes them to wander in a wilderness where there is no way.
Job 12:25
American King James They grope in the dark without light, and he makes them to stagger like a drunken man.
American Standard Version They grope in the dark without light; And he maketh them to stagger like a drunken man.
King James They grope in the dark without light, and he maketh them to stagger like a drunken man.
World English Bible They grope in the dark without light. He makes them stagger like a drunken man.