Job 12:2

“No doubt but ye are the people, and wisdom shall die with you.”

"No doubt but ye are the people, and wisdom shall die with you." - Job 12:2
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What does Job 12:2 mean?

"Job 12:2 (KJV) - No doubt but ye are the people, and wisdom shall die with you." This verse comes from the book of Job, which is considered one of the most poetic and philosophically profound books in the Bible. Job is a rich and righteous man who is suddenly afflicted with…

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The Fragility of Human Wisdom

In the book of Job, we are introduced to a man of unwavering faith who faced profound suffering and loss. Job's counsel came from three friends who claimed to offer wisdom and insight into his plight. However, amidst their well-intentioned dialogue, Job's response in chapter 12…

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A Prayer for True Wisdom and Humility

Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a humble heart, acknowledging Your infinite wisdom and understanding. In Job 12:2, we read, "No doubt but ye are the people, and wisdom shall die with you." Lord, in these words, we discern the pride that can sometimes swell within…

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Job 12:2 - "No doubt but ye are the people, and wisdom shall die with you."
Job 12:1 - "And Job answered and said,"
Job 12:12 - "With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding."
"And Job answered and said," - Job 12:1
Job 2:12 - "And when they lifted up their eyes afar off, and knew him not, they lifted up their voice, and wept; and they rent every one his mantle, and sprinkled dust upon their heads toward heaven."
Job 32:12 - "Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced Job, or that answered his words:"
Job 3:2 - "And Job spake, and said,"
"With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding." - Job 12:12
Job 12:16 - "With him is strength and wisdom: the deceived and the deceiver are his."
Job 21:12 - "They take the timbrel and harp, and rejoice at the sound of the organ."
Job 12:13 - "With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding."
Job 12:19 - "He leadeth princes away spoiled, and overthroweth the mighty."
Job 28:12 - "But where shall wisdom be found? and where is the place of understanding?"
Job 12:9 - "Who knoweth not in all these that the hand of the LORD hath wrought this?"
Job 17:12 - "They change the night into day: the light is short because of darkness."
Job 6:12 - "Is my strength the strength of stones? or is my flesh of brass?"
Job 12:18 - "He looseth the bond of kings, and girdeth their loins with a girdle."
Job 12:21 - "He poureth contempt upon princes, and weakeneth the strength of the mighty."
Job 36:12 - "But if they obey not, they shall perish by the sword, and they shall die without knowledge."
Job 12:11 - "Doth not the ear try words? and the mouth taste his meat?"
Job 35:12 - "There they cry, but none giveth answer, because of the pride of evil men."
Job 12:17 - "He leadeth counsellors away spoiled, and maketh the judges fools."
Job 22:12 - "Is not God in the height of heaven? and behold the height of the stars, how high they are!"
Job 13:12 - "Your remembrances are like unto ashes, your bodies to bodies of clay."
Job 12:10 - "In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind."
Job 18:12 - "His strength shall be hungerbitten, and destruction shall be ready at his side."
"And Job spake, and said," - Job 3:2
Job 34:12 - "Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment."
Job 7:12 - "Am I a sea, or a whale, that thou settest a watch over me?"