Job 12:13

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

“With God are wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are his.

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  • Job 9:4 : 4 He is wise in heart and mighty in strength– who has resisted him and remained safe?
  • Job 36:5 : 5 Indeed, God is mighty; and he does not despise people, he is mighty, and firm in his intent.
  • Job 11:6 : 6 and reveal to you the secrets of wisdom– for true wisdom has two sides– so that you would know that God has forgiven some of your sins.
  • Prov 8:14 : 14 Counsel and sound wisdom belong to me; I possess understanding and might.
  • Isa 40:13-14 : 13 Who comprehends the mind of the LORD, or gives him instruction as his counselor? 14 From whom does he receive directions? Who teaches him the correct way to do things, or imparts knowledge to him, or instructs him in skillful design?
  • Isa 46:10 : 10 who announces the end from the beginning and reveals beforehand what has not yet occurred, who says,‘My plan will be realized, I will accomplish what I desire,’
  • Jer 10:12 : 12 The LORD is the one who by his power made the earth. He is the one who by his wisdom established the world. And by his understanding he spread out the skies.
  • Dan 2:20 : 20 saying,“Let the name of God be praised forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to him.
  • Luke 21:15 : 15 For I will give you the words along with the wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict.
  • Rom 11:34 : 34 For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor?
  • 1 Cor 1:24 : 24 But to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God.
  • Eph 1:8 : 8 that he lavished on us in all wisdom and insight.
  • Eph 1:11 : 11 In Christ we too have been claimed as God’s own possession, since we were predestined according to the purpose of him who accomplishes all things according to the counsel of his will
  • Col 2:3 : 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
  • Jas 1:5 : 5 But if anyone is deficient in wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without reprimand, and it will be given to him.
  • Job 12:16 : 16 With him are strength and prudence; both the one who goes astray and the one who misleads are his.
  • Job 28:20-28 : 20 God Alone Has Wisdom“But wisdom– where does it come from? Where is the place of understanding? 21 For it has been hidden from the eyes of every living creature, and from the birds of the sky it has been concealed. 22 Destruction and Death say,‘With our ears we have heard a rumor about where it can be found.’ 23 God understands the way to it, and he alone knows its place. 24 For he looks to the ends of the earth and observes everything under the heavens. 25 When he made the force of the wind and measured the waters with a gauge, 26 when he imposed a limit for the rain, and a path for the thunderstorm, 27 then he looked at wisdom and assessed its value; he established it and examined it closely. 28 And he said to mankind,‘The fear of the LORD– that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
  • Job 32:6-9 : 6 Elihu Claims Wisdom So Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite spoke up:“I am young, but you are elderly; that is why I was fearful, and afraid to explain to you what I know. 7 I said to myself,‘Age should speak, and length of years should make wisdom known.’ 8 But it is a spirit in people, the breath of the Almighty, that makes them understand. 9 It is not the aged who are wise, nor old men who understand what is right.
  • Job 38:36 : 36 Who has put wisdom in the heart, or has imparted understanding to the mind?
  • Ps 147:5 : 5 Our Lord is great and has awesome power; there is no limit to his wisdom.
  • Prov 2:6-7 : 6 For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. 7 He stores up effective counsel for the upright, and is like a shield for those who live with integrity,

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    20God Alone Has Wisdom“But wisdom– where does it come from? Where is the place of understanding?

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    30There is no wisdom and there is no understanding, and there is no counsel against the LORD.

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    8But it is a spirit in people, the breath of the Almighty, that makes them understand.

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    19By wisdom the LORD laid the foundation of the earth; he established the heavens by understanding.

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    12“I, wisdom, have dwelt with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.

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    13So do not say,‘We have found wisdom! God will refute him, not man!’

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    36Who has put wisdom in the heart, or has imparted understanding to the mind?

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    21He changes times and seasons, deposing some kings and establishing others. He gives wisdom to the wise; he imparts knowledge to those with understanding;

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    20He deprives the trusted advisers of speech and takes away the discernment of elders.

    21He pours contempt on noblemen and disarms the powerful.

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    13Is not my power to help myself nothing, and has not every resource been driven from me?

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    23God understands the way to it, and he alone knows its place.

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    22But God drags off the mighty by his power; when God rises up against him, he has no faith in his life.

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    3How you have advised the one without wisdom, and abundantly revealed your insight!

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    6Would he contend with me with great power? No, he would only pay attention to me.

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    7Wisdom is supreme– so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!

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    19It ranks first among the works of God, the One who made it has furnished it with a sword.

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    31He has filled him with the Spirit of God– with skill, with understanding, with knowledge, and in all kinds of work,

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    6and reveal to you the secrets of wisdom– for true wisdom has two sides– so that you would know that God has forgiven some of your sins.

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    2To learn wisdom and moral instruction, to discern wise counsel.

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    2“Who is this who darkens counsel with words without knowledge?

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    10The beginning of wisdom is to fear the LORD, and acknowledging the Holy One is understanding.