Job 12:12–13
With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding.
With the ancient is wisedome, and in length of dayes, vnderstanding.
With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding.
With †him is wisedome & strength, he hath counsell and vnderstanding.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Translator clarificationThat is, with God.
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- Proverbs 2:6–7Rank 3 from verse 13
6For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
7He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.
6*For the LORD giueth wisedome: out of his mouth commeth knowledge, and vnderstanding.
7He layeth vp sound wisedome for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walke vprightly.
- Job 28:20–28Rank 5 from verse 13
20Whence then cometh wisdom? and where is the place of understanding?
21Seeing it is hid from the eyes of all living, and kept close from the fowls of the air.
22Destruction and death say, We have heard the fame thereof with our ears.
23God understandeth the way thereof, and he knoweth the place thereof.
24For he looketh to the ends of the earth, and seeth under the whole heaven;
25To make the weight for the winds; and he weigheth the waters by measure.
26When he made a decree for the rain, and a way for the lightning of the thunder:
27Then did he see it, and declare it; he prepared it, yea, and searched it out.
28And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.
20*Whence then commeth wisedome? and where is the place of vnderstanding?
21Seeing it is hid from the eyes of all liuing, and kept close from the foules of the ‖ayre.
22Destruction and death say, Wee haue heard the fame thereof with our eares.
23God vnderstandeth the way thereof, and he knoweth the place thereof.
24For hee looketh to the endes of the earth, and seeth vnder the whole heauen:
25To make the weight for the windes, and he weigheth the waters by measure.
26When hee made a decree for the raine, and a way for the lightning of the thunder:
27Then did he see it, ‖and declare it, he prepared it, yea and searched it out.
28*And vnto man he said, Behold, the feare of the LORD, that is wisedome, and to depart from euill, is vnderstanding.
- Daniel 2:20Rank 6 from verse 13
- Ephesians 1:11Rank 7 from verse 13
11In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
11In whom also we haue obteined an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsell of his owne will:
- Proverbs 8:14Rank 8 from verse 13
- Psalms 147:5Rank 9 from verse 13
- Colossians 2:3Rank 10 from verse 13
6And that he would shew thee the secrets of wisdom, that they are double to that which is! Know therefore that God exacteth of thee less than thine iniquity deserveth.
6And that he would shew thee the secrets of wisedome, that they are double to that which is: know therefore that God exacteth of thee lesse then thine iniquitie deserueth.
- 1 Corinthians 1:24Rank 12 from verse 13
- Ephesians 1:8Rank 13 from verse 13
- Isaiah 40:13–14Rank 14 from verse 13
13Who hath directed the Spirit of the Lord, or being his counseller hath taught him?
14With whom took he counsel, and who instructed him, and taught him in the path of judgment, and taught him knowledge, and shewed to him the way of understanding?
13*†Who hath directed the spirit of the LORD, or, being his counseller, hath taught him?
14††With whom tooke he counsell, and who instructed him, and taught him in the path of iudgement? and taught him knowledge, and shewed to him the way of vnderstanding?
- Isaiah 46:10Rank 15 from verse 13
10Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:
10*Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsell shall stand, and I wil doe all my pleasure:
- Jeremiah 10:12Rank 16 from verse 13
- Luke 21:15Rank 19 from verse 13
- Romans 11:34Rank 20 from verse 13
- Job 32:6–9Rank 21 from verse 13
6And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not shew you mine opinion.
7I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
8But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
9Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
6And Elihu the sonne of Barachel the Buzite answered and sayd: I am †yong, and yee are very old, wherefore I was afraid, and †durst not shew you mine opinion.
7I said, Dayes should speake, and multitude of yeeres should teach wisedome.
8*But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almightie giueth them vnderstanding.
9Great men are not alwayes wise: neither doe the aged vnderstand iudgement.
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Job 12:12
1. Belonging to very early or former times; very old or long established. 2. An aged or senior person. 3. As part of the title Ancient of days, the one enthroned in judgment.
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Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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1. The extent or measurement of something from end to end. 2. Duration or continuance in time. 3. In “at length,” at last or after a long time.
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length of days
Long life, many years, or continuance of days.
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understanding
1. The capacity or act of perceiving, comprehending, discerning, judging, interpreting, or applying knowledge. 2. Knowledge, insight, wisdom, or prudent judgment possessed or gained. 3. Skill or ability in a work, art, subject, vision, saying, or interpretation.
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Job 12:13
Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.
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Power, might, force, ability, firmness, courage, capacity, support, defence, resources, or that by which a person or thing is enabled to stand, act, endure, overcome, or accomplish a work.
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1. A purpose, plan, design, or settled decision. 2. Advice, guidance, or direction. 3. Wisdom, judgment, or understanding for determining a course. 4. As a verb, to advise, direct, or recommend a course.
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understanding
1. The capacity or act of perceiving, comprehending, discerning, judging, interpreting, or applying knowledge. 2. Knowledge, insight, wisdom, or prudent judgment possessed or gained. 3. Skill or ability in a work, art, subject, vision, saying, or interpretation.
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11Doth not the ear try words? and the mouth taste his meat?
11*Doeth not the eare trie wordes? and the †mouth taste his meate?
12With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding.
12With the ancient is wisedome, and in length of dayes, vnderstanding.
Selected passage13With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding.
13With †him is wisedome & strength, he hath counsell and vnderstanding.
Selected passage14Behold, he breaketh down, and it cannot be built again: he shutteth up a man, and there can be no opening.
14*Behold, he breaketh downe, and it cannot be built againe: hee *shutteth †vp a man, and there can be no opening.