Job 12:16 Meaning and Explanation
“With him is strength and wisdom: the deceived and the deceiver are his.”
King James Version (KJV)
Read this verse in context with translation switching:
Read Full Chapter →Strength and wisdom are God's; both the one deceived and the deceiver fall under His rule.
What Does Job 12:16 Mean?
Job repeats that strength and sound wisdom belong to God, then makes a striking claim: both the deceived and the deceiver are His. Even the tangled human dramas of trickery and gullibility do not escape His oversight. No scheme runs outside the bounds of His knowledge and authority.
This is not to say God authors deceit, but that nothing, not even human cunning and folly, lies beyond His reach to govern and overrule for His purposes. For the one who fears being misled, this is quiet assurance. The Lord sees through every disguise and weaves even the crooked plots of men into the working out of His just and wise ends. Truth itself has the last word, because God does.
Frequently Asked Questions About Job 12:16
What does Job 12:16 mean?
Strength and wisdom are God's; both the one deceived and the deceiver fall under His rule.