Devine Scripture

Job 5:12

Job chapter 5 · verse 12 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

He frustrateth the devices of the crafty, So that their hands cannot perform their enterprise.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

He disappointeth the devices of the crafty, so that their hands cannot perform their enterprise.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

He frustrateth the devices of the crafty, So that their hands cannot perform their enterprise.

Context

v.11So that he setteth up on high those that are low, And those that mourn are exalted to safety.

v.12This passage

v.13He taketh the wise in their own craftiness; And the counsel of the cunning is carried headlong.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 33:10

    Jehovah bringeth the counsel of the nations to nought; He maketh the thoughts of the peoples to be of no effect.

  • Proverbs 21:30

    There is no wisdom nor understanding Nor counsel against Jehovah.

  • Psalms 21:11

    For they intended evil against thee; They conceived a device which they are not able to perform.

  • Isaiah 19:3

    And the spirit of Egypt shall fail in the midst of it; and I will destroy the counsel thereof: and they shall seek unto the idols, and to the charmers, and to them that have familiar spirits, and to the wizards.

  • Psalms 37:17

    For the arms of the wicked shall be broken; But Jehovah upholdeth the righteous.

  • Isaiah 8:10

    Take counsel together, and it shall be brought to nought; speak the word, and it shall not stand: for God is with us.