Job 40:12

“Look on every one that is proud, and bring him low; and tread down the wicked in their place.”

"Look on every one that is proud, and bring him low; and tread down the wicked in their place." - Job 40:12
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What does Job 40:12 mean?

Job 40:12 in the King James Version of the Bible reads: "Look on every one that is proud, and bring him low; and tread down the wicked in their place." This verse is found in the book of Job, which is one of the oldest and most profound books in the Bible. It tells the story of…

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The Weight of Humility: A Reflection on Job 40:12

In the tumultuous dialogue between Job and his friends, we arrive at a moment where God speaks, revealing His sovereignty and the weighty consequences of pride. The specific verse, Job 40:12, states, "Look on every one that is proud, and bring him low; and tread down the wicked…

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A Prayer for Humility and Justice

O Sovereign Lord, Creator of the heavens and the earth, we come before You this day, our hearts filled with reverence and humility. We acknowledge Your supreme authority and the holiness of Your name. As we reflect on the words of Job 40:12, where it is written, "Look on every…

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Job 40:12 - "Look on every one that is proud, and bring him low; and tread down the wicked in their place."
Job 40
Job 40:3 - "¶ Then Job answered the LORD, and said,"
Job 40:1 - "Moreover the LORD answered Job, and said,"
Job 40:11-12 - "Unleash the fury of your wrath, look at all who are proud and bring them low, look at all who are proud and humble them, crush the wicked where they stand."
Job 40:6 - "¶ Then answered the LORD unto Job out of the whirlwind, and said,"
"¶ Then Job answered the LORD, and said," - Job 40:3
Job 31:40 - "Let thistles grow instead of wheat, and cockle instead of barley. The words of Job are ended."
"Moreover the LORD answered Job, and said," - Job 40:1
Job 40:13 - "Hide them in the dust together; and bind their faces in secret."
Job 38:40 - "When they couch in their dens, and abide in the covert to lie in wait?"
"¶ Then answered the LORD unto Job out of the whirlwind, and said," - Job 40:6
Job 40:21 - "He lieth under the shady trees, in the covert of the reed, and fens."
Job 40:10 - "Deck thyself now with majesty and excellency; and array thyself with glory and beauty."
Job 40:24 - "He taketh it with his eyes: his nose pierceth through snares."
Job 40:22 - "The shady trees cover him with their shadow; the willows of the brook compass him about."
Job 40:18 - "His bones are as strong pieces of brass; his bones are like bars of iron."
Job 40:15 - "¶ Behold now behemoth, which I made with thee; he eateth grass as an ox."
Job 40:17 - "He moveth his tail like a cedar: the sinews of his stones are wrapped together."
Job 40:9 - "Hast thou an arm like God? or canst thou thunder with a voice like him?"
Job 40:5 - "Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yea, twice; but I will proceed no further."
Job 40:20 - "Surely the mountains bring him forth food, where all the beasts of the field play."
Job 40:11 - "Cast abroad the rage of thy wrath: and behold every one that is proud, and abase him."
Job 40:16 - "Lo now, his strength is in his loins, and his force is in the navel of his belly."
Job 40:2 - "Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it."
Job 40:14 - "Then will I also confess unto thee that thine own right hand can save thee."
Job 12:1 - "And Job answered and said,"
Job 40:8 - "Wilt thou also disannul my judgment? wilt thou condemn me, that thou mayest be righteous?"
Job 40:7 - "Gird up thy loins now like a man: I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto me."