Job 40:12

12 Look at all who are arrogant, and humble them. Crush wicked people wherever they are.

Job 40:12 Meaning and Commentary

Job 40:12

Look on everyone [that is] proud, [and] bring him low
As the Lord often does; see ( Isaiah 2:11 Isaiah 2:12 ) ; this is the same as before;

and tread down the wicked in their place;
the same with the proud, for pride makes men wicked; it is a sin, and very odious in the sight of God, and is highly resented by him; he resists the proud: now Job is bid, when he has brought proud men low, and laid their honour in the dust, to keep them there, to trample upon them, and tread them as mire in the street; and that in their own place, or wherever he should find them; the Septuagint render it "immediately"; see ( Isaiah 28:3 ) .

Job 40:12 In-Context

10 Then dress yourself in majesty and dignity. Clothe yourself in splendor and glory.
11 Unleash your outbursts of anger. Look at all who are arrogant, and put them down.
12 Look at all who are arrogant, and humble them. Crush wicked people wherever they are.
13 Hide them completely in the dust, and cover their faces in the hidden place.
14 Then even I will praise you because your right hand can save you.
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