Job 5:12

He disappointeth the devices of the crafty, so that their hands cannot perform their enterprise.

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Other Translations for Job 5:12

BSB
He thwarts the schemes of the crafty, so that their hands find no success.
AKJV
He disappoints the devices of the crafty, so that their hands cannot perform their enterprise.
CPDV
He dispels the thoughts of the spiteful, lest their hands be able to complete what they had begun.
ERV
He frustrateth the devices of the crafty, so that their hands cannot perform their enterprise.
NHEB
He frustrates the devices of the crafty, so that their hands can't perform their enterprise.
SMT
Bringing to nought the purposes of the crafty, and their hand shall not do an undertaking.

Commentary for Job 5:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 5:12
Summary
God thwarts the plans of cunning schemers
Event
Defeating crafty devices
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Judgment