Job - douay rheims

Chapter 12

¹ When Job answered, and said:
² Are you then men alone, and shall wisdom die with you?
³ I also have a heart as well as you: for who is ignorant of these things, which you know?
⁴ He that is mocked by his friends as I, shall call upon God and he will hear him: for the simplicity of the just man is laughed to scorn.
⁵ The lamp despised in the thoughts of the rich, is ready for the time appointed.
⁶ The tabernacles of robbers abound, and they provoke God boldly; whereas it is he that hath given all into their hands:
⁷ But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee: and the birds of the air, and they shall tell thee.
⁸ Speak to the earth, and it shall answer thee: and the fishes of the sea shall tell.
⁹ Who is ignorant that the hand of the Lord hath made all these things?
¹⁰ In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the spirit of all flesh of man.
¹¹ Doth not the ear discern words, and the palate of him that eateth, the taste?
¹² In the ancient is wisdom, and in length of days prudence.
¹³ With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding.
¹⁴ If he pull down, there is no man that can build up: if he shut up a. man, there is none that can open.
¹⁵ If he withhold the waters, all things shall be dried up: and if he send them out, they shall overturn the earth.
¹⁶ With him is strength and wisdom: he knoweth both the deceiver, and him that is deceived.
¹⁷ He bringeth counsellors to a foolish end, and judges to insensibility.
¹⁸ He looseth the belt of kings, and girdeth their loins with a cord.
¹⁹ He leadeth away priests without glory, and overthroweth nobles.
²⁰ He changeth the speech of the true speakers, and taketh away the doctrine of the aged.
²¹ He poureth contempt upon princes, and relieveth them that were oppressed.
²² He discovereth deep things out of darkness, and bringeth up to light the shadow of death.
²³ He multiplieth nations, and destroyeth them, and restoreth them again after they were overthrown.
²⁴ He changeth the heart of the princes of the people of the earth, and deceiveth them that they walk in vain where there is no way.
²⁵ They shall grope as in the dark, and not in the light, and he shall make them stagger like men that are drunk.

Job - webster

Chapter 12

¹ And Job answered and said,
² No doubt but ye are the people, and wisdom shall die with you.
³ But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you: yes, who knoweth not such things as these?
⁴ I am as one mocked by his neighbor, who calleth upon God, and he answereth him: the just upright man is derided.
⁵ He that is ready to slip with his feet is as a lamp despised in the thought of him that is at ease.
⁶ The tabernacles of robbers prosper, and they that provoke God are secure; into whose hand God bringeth abundantly.
⁷ But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee:
⁸ Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and the fishes of the sea shall declare to thee.
⁹ Who knoweth not in all these that the hand of the LORD hath wrought this?
¹⁰ In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind.
¹¹ Doth not the ear try words? and the mouth taste its food?
¹² With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding.
¹³ With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding.
¹⁴ Behold, he breaketh down, and it cannot be built again: he shutteth up a man, and there can be no opening.
¹⁵ Behold, he withholdeth the waters, and they dry up: also he sendeth them out, and they overturn the earth.
¹⁶ With him is strength and wisdom: the deceived and the deceiver are his.
¹⁷ He leadeth counselors away spoiled, and maketh the judges fools.
¹⁸ He looseth the bond of kings, and girdeth their loins with a girdle.
¹⁹ He leadeth princes away spoiled, and overthroweth the mighty.
²⁰ He removeth away the speech of the trusty, and taketh away the understanding of the aged.
²¹ He poureth contempt upon princes, and weakeneth the strength of the mighty.
²² He revealeth deep things out of darkness, and bringeth to light the shades of death.
²³ He increaseth nations, and destroyeth them: he enlargeth nations, and straiteneth them again.
²⁴ 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.
²⁵ They grope in the dark without light, and he maketh them to stagger like a drunken man.

Job - world english bible

Chapter 12

¹ Job answered,
² doubt, but you are the people, and wisdom shall die with you.
³ I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you. Yes, who doesn't know such things as these?
⁴ 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.
⁵ the thought of him who is at ease there is contempt for misfortune. It is ready for them whose foot slips.
⁶ tents of robbers prosper. Those who provoke God are secure, who carry their God in their hands.
⁷ ask the animals, now, and they shall teach you; the birds of the sky, and they shall tell you.
⁸ speak to the earth, and it shall teach you. The fish of the sea shall declare to you.
⁹ doesn't know that in all these, the hand of Yahweh has done this,
¹⁰ whose hand is the life of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind?
¹¹ the ear try words, even as the palate tastes its food?
¹² aged men is wisdom, in length of days understanding.
¹³ God is wisdom and might. He has counsel and understanding.
¹⁴ he breaks down, and it can't be built again. He imprisons a man, and there can be no release.
¹⁵ he withholds the waters, and they dry up. Again, he sends them out, and they overturn the earth.
¹⁶ him is strength and wisdom. The deceived and the deceiver are his.
¹⁷ leads counselors away stripped. He makes judges fools.
¹⁸ loosens the bond of kings. He binds their waist with a belt.
¹⁹ leads priests away stripped, and overthrows the mighty.
²⁰ removes the speech of those who are trusted, and takes away the understanding of the elders.
²¹ pours contempt on princes, and loosens the belt of the strong.
²² uncovers deep things out of darkness, and brings out to light the shadow of death.
²³ increases the nations, and he destroys them. He enlarges the nations, and he leads them captive.
²⁴ 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.
²⁵ grope in the dark without light. He makes them stagger like a drunken man.

Job - darby

Chapter 12

¹ And Job answered and said,
² Truly ye are the people, and wisdom shall die with you!
³ I also have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you; and who knoweth not such things as these?
⁴ I am to be one that is a derision to his friend, I who call upon +God, and whom he will answer: a derision is the just upright [man].
⁵ He that is ready to stumble with the foot is a lamp despised in the thought of him that is at ease.
⁶ The tents of desolators are in peace, and they that provoke ùGod are secure; into whose hand +God bringeth.
⁷ But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowl of the heavens, and they shall tell thee;
⁸ Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee; and the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee.
⁹ Who knoweth not in all these, that the hand of Jehovah hath wrought this?
¹⁰ In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the spirit of all flesh of man.
¹¹ Doth not the ear try words, as the palate tasteth food?
¹² With the aged is wisdom, and in length of days understanding.
¹³ With him is wisdom and might; he hath counsel and understanding.
¹⁴ Behold, he breaketh down, and it is not built again; he shutteth up a man, and there is no opening.
¹⁵ Behold, he withholdeth the waters, and they dry up; and he sendeth them out, and they overturn the earth.
¹⁶ With him is strength and effectual knowledge; the deceived and the deceiver are his.
¹⁷ He leadeth counsellors away spoiled, and judges maketh he fools;
¹⁸ He weakeneth the government of kings, and bindeth their loins with a fetter;
¹⁹ He leadeth priests away spoiled, and overthroweth the mighty;
²⁰ He depriveth of speech the trusty, and taketh away the judgment of the elders;
²¹ He poureth contempt upon nobles, and slackeneth the girdle of the mighty;
²² He discovereth deep things out of darkness, and bringeth out into light the shadow of death;
²³ He increaseth the nations, and destroyeth them; he spreadeth out the nations, and bringeth them in;
²⁴ He taketh away the understanding of the chiefs of the people of the earth, and causeth them to wander in a pathless waste.
²⁵ They grope in the dark without light, and he maketh them to stagger like a drunkard.

Job - american standard version

Chapter 12

¹ Then Job answered and said,
² No doubt but ye are the people, And wisdom shall die with you.
³ But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you: Yea, who knoweth not such things as these?
⁴ 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.
⁵ In the thought of him that is at ease there is contempt for misfortune; It is ready for them whose foot slippeth.
⁶ The tents of robbers prosper, And they that provoke God are secure; Into whose hand God bringeth [abundantly].
⁷ But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; And the birds of the heavens, and they shall tell thee:
⁸ Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee; And the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee.
⁹ Who knoweth not in all these, That the hand of Jehovah hath wrought this,
¹⁰ In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, And the breath of all mankind?
¹¹ Doth not the ear try words, Even as the palate tasteth its food?
¹² With aged men is wisdom, And in length of days understanding.
¹³ With [God] is wisdom and might; He hath counsel and understanding.
¹⁴ Behold, he breaketh down, and it cannot be built again; He shutteth up a man, and there can be no opening.
¹⁵ Behold, he withholdeth the waters, and they dry up; Again, he sendeth them out, and they overturn the earth.
¹⁶ With him is strength and wisdom; The deceived and the deceiver are his.
¹⁷ He leadeth counsellors away stripped, And judges maketh he fools.
¹⁸ He looseth the bond of kings, And he bindeth their loins with a girdle.
¹⁹ He leadeth priests away stripped, And overthroweth the mighty.
²⁰ He removeth the speech of the trusty, And taketh away the understanding of the elders.
²¹ He poureth contempt upon princes, And looseth the belt of the strong.
²² He uncovereth deep things out of darkness, And bringeth out to light the shadow of death.
²³ He increaseth the nations, and he destroyeth them: He enlargeth the nations, and he leadeth them captive.
²⁴ 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.
²⁵ They grope in the dark without light; And he maketh them to stagger like a drunken man.

Job - basic english

Chapter 12

¹ And Job made answer and said,
² No doubt you have knowledge, and wisdom will come to an end with you.
³ But I have a mind as well as you; I am equal to you: yes, who has not knowledge of such things as these?
⁴ It seems that I am to be as one who is a cause of laughing to his neighbour, one who makes his prayer to God and is answered! the upright man who has done no wrong is to be made sport of!
⁵ In the thought of him who is in comfort there is no respect for one who is in trouble; such is the fate of those whose feet are slipping.
⁶ There is wealth in the tents of those who make destruction, and those by whom God is moved to wrath are safe; even those whose god is their strength.
⁷ But put now a question to the beasts, and get teaching from them; or to the birds of the heaven, and they will make it clear to you;
⁸ Or to the things which go flat on the earth, and they will give you wisdom; and the fishes of the sea will give you news of it.
⁹ Who does not see by all these that the hand of the Lord has done this?
¹⁰ In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all flesh of man.
¹¹ Are not words tested by the ear, even as food is tasted by the mouth?
¹² Old men have wisdom, and a long life gives knowledge.
¹³ With him there is wisdom and strength; power and knowledge are his.
¹⁴ Truly, there is no building up of what is pulled down by him; when a man is shut up by him, no one may let him loose.
¹⁵ Truly, he keeps back the waters and they are dry; he sends them out and the earth is overturned.
¹⁶ With him are strength and wise designs; he who is guided into error, together with his guide, are in his hands;
¹⁷ He takes away the wisdom of the wise guides, and makes judges foolish;
¹⁸ He undoes the chains of kings, and puts his band on them;
¹⁹ He makes priests prisoners, overturning those in safe positions;
²⁰ He makes the words of responsible persons without effect, and takes away the good sense of the old;
²¹ He puts shame on chiefs, and takes away the power of the strong;
²² Uncovering deep things out of the dark, and making the deep shade bright;
²³ Increasing nations, and sending destruction on them; making wide the lands of peoples, and then giving them up.
²⁴ He takes away the wisdom of the rulers of the earth, and sends them wandering in a waste where there is no way.
²⁵ They go feeling about in the dark without light, wandering without help like those overcome with wine.