Job 12:16-17 Job 12 - Job's Response to Zophar

16 To him belong strength and victory;
both deceived and deceiver are his.

17 He leads counselors away stripped
and makes fools of judges.

Meaning of Job 12:16-17

Job 12:16 encapsulates the duality of God’s wisdom and might: "To him belong strength and insight; both deceived and deceiver are his." This verse profoundly speaks of God's ultimate authority and knowledge, affirming that He governs over all circumstances and individuals, controlling the fabric of reality with unmatched wisdom.

Cross References for Job 12:16-17

Revelation 13:14 - Because of the signs he was given power to do on behalf of the first beast, he deceived the inh... Click to read the verse Revelation 13:14 Click to read the verse Revelation 13:14

2 Timothy 3:13 - while evil men and impostors will go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:13 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:13

Genesis 27:12 - What if my father touches me? I would appear to be tricking him and would bring down a curse on... Click to read the verse Genesis 27:12 Click to read the verse Genesis 27:12

Job 13:7 - Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf? Will you speak deceitfully for him? Click to read the verse Job 13:7 Click to read the verse Job 13:7

Matthew 6:13 - And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’ Click to read the verse Matthew 6:13 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:13

1 Kings 22:22 - “‘By what means?’ the Lord asked. “‘I will go out and be a lying spirit in the mouths of all hi... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 22:22 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 22:22

1 Kings 22:20 - And the Lord said, ‘Who will entice Ahab into attacking Ramoth Gilead and going to his death th... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 22:20 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 22:20

Ezekiel 14:9 - “‘And if the prophet is enticed to utter a prophecy, I the Lord have enticed that prophet, and ... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 14:9 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 14:9

1 Kings 22:22-23 - “‘By what means?’ the Lord asked. “‘I will go out and be a lying spirit in the mouths of all hi... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 22:22-23 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 22:22-23

Isaiah 19:14 - The Lord has poured into them a spirit of dizziness; they make Egypt stagger in all that she do... Click to read the verse Isaiah 19:14 Click to read the verse Isaiah 19:14

2 Chronicles 18:19 - And the Lord said, ‘Who will entice Ahab king of Israel into attacking Ramoth Gilead and going ... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 18:19 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 18:19

2 Chronicles 18:22 - “So now the Lord has put a lying spirit in the mouths of these prophets of yours. The Lord has ... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 18:22 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 18:22

Job 12:13 - “To God belong wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are his. Click to read the verse Job 12:13 Click to read the verse Job 12:13

Job 13:9 - Would it turn out well if he examined you? Could you deceive him as you might deceive men? Click to read the verse Job 13:9 Click to read the verse Job 13:9

Job 15:31 - Let him not deceive himself by trusting what is worthless, for he will get nothing in return. Click to read the verse Job 15:31 Click to read the verse Job 15:31