Job 12:16
With him are strength and prudence; both the one who goes astray and the one who misleads are his.
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Referenced Verses
- Ezek 14:9 : 9 “‘As for the prophet, if he is made a fool by being deceived into speaking a prophetic word– I, the LORD, have made a fool of that prophet, and I will stretch out my hand against him and destroy him from among my people Israel.
- Matt 6:13 : 13 And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
- 1 Kgs 22:22-23 : 22 The LORD asked him,‘How?’ He replied,‘I will go out and be a lying spirit in the mouths of all his prophets.’ The LORD said,‘Deceive and overpower him. Go out and do as you have proposed.’ 23 So now, look, the LORD has placed a lying spirit in the mouths of all these prophets of yours, but the LORD has decreed disaster for you.”
- Job 12:13 : 13 “With God are wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are his.
- Job 13:7 : 7 Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf? Will you speak deceitfully for him?
- Job 13:9 : 9 Would it turn out well if he would examine you? Or as one deceives a man would you deceive him?
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