Job 40:12

12 "Look on everyone who is proud, and 1humble him, And 2tread down the wicked where they stand.

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 "Adorn yourself with eminence and dignity, And clothe yourself with honor and majesty.
11 "Pour out the overflowings of your anger, And look on everyone who is proud, and make him low.
12 "Look on everyone who is proud, and humble him, And tread down the wicked where they stand.
13 "Hide them in the dust together; Bind them in the hidden place.
14 "Then I will also confess to you, That your own right hand can save you.

Cross References 2

  • 1. 1 Samuel 2:7; Isaiah 2:12; Isaiah 13:11; Daniel 4:37
  • 2. Isaiah 63:3

Footnotes 1

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