Job 12:18

He looseth the bond of kings, and girdeth their loins with a girdle.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 12:18

BSB
He loosens the bonds placed by kings and fastens a belt around their waists.
AKJV
He looses the bond of kings, and girds their loins with a girdle.
CPDV
He removes the belt of kings and encircles their waist with a rope.
ERV
He looseth the bond of kings, and bindeth their loins with a girdle.
NHEB
He loosens the bond of kings. He binds their waist with a belt.
SMT
He loosed the bonds of kings, and he will gird upon their loins a girdle.

Commentary for Job 12:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 12:18
Summary
God loosens and reshapes authority
Event
God undermines kingship
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Judgment