Job 40:12

12 Look at proud people and bring them down. Crush those who are evil right where 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 put on glory and beauty as if they were your clothes. Also put honor and majesty on.
11 Let loose your great anger. Look at those who are proud and bring them low.
12 Look at proud people and bring them down. Crush those who are evil right where they are.
13 Bury their bodies in the dust together. Cover their faces in the grave.
14 Then I myself will admit to you that your own right hand can save you.
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