22 He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings deep shadows into light. 23 He makes nations great and destroys them; He enlarges nations, then disperses them. 24 He deprives the earth’s leaders of reason and makes them wander in a trackless wasteland.
Job 12:22–24
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Psalms 107:39–41
39 When they are decreased and humbled by oppression, evil, and sorrow, 40 He pours out contempt on the nobles and makes them wander in a trackless wasteland. 41 But He lifts the needy from affliction and increases their families like flocks.
Daniel 2:21–23
21 He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. 22 He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him. 23 To You, O God of my fathers,…
Greek Daniel 2:21–23
21 He changes the times and the seasons. He removes kings and sets up kings. He gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those who have understanding. (WEB) 22 He reveals the deep and secret things. He knows what is in the darkness, and the light dwells with him. (WEB) 23 I thank… (WEB)
Job 34:23–25
23 For God need not examine a man further or have him approach for judgment. 24 He shatters the mighty without inquiry and sets up others in their place. 25 Therefore, He recognizes their deeds; He overthrows them in the night and they are crushed.
Isaiah 40:22–24
22 He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth; its dwellers are like grasshoppers. He stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them out like a tent to dwell in. 23 He brings the princes to nothing and makes the rulers of the earth meaningless. 24 No so…
Job 12:16–18
16 True wisdom and power belong to Him. The deceived and the deceiver are His. 17 He leads counselors away barefoot and makes fools of judges. 18 He loosens the bonds placed by kings and fastens a belt around their waists.
Job 5:11–13
11 He sets the lowly on high, so that mourners are lifted to safety. 12 He thwarts the schemes of the crafty, so that their hands find no success. 13 He catches the wise in their craftiness, and sweeps away the plans of the cunning.
Job 9:4–6
4 God is wise in heart and mighty in strength. Who has resisted Him and prospered? 5 He moves mountains without their knowledge and overturns them in His anger. 6 He shakes the earth from its place, so that its foundations tremble.
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