23He multiplieth nations, and destroyeth them, and restoreth them again after they were overthrown.


In Context

20 He changeth the speech of the true speakers, and taketh away the doctrine of the aged.

21 He poureth contempt upon princes, and relieveth them that were oppressed.

22 He discovereth deep things out of darkness, and bringeth up to light the shadow of death.

23 He multiplieth nations, and destroyeth them, and restoreth them again after they were overthrown.

24 He changeth the heart of the princes of the people of the earth, and deceiveth them that they walk in vain where there is no way.

25 They shall grope as in the dark, and not in the light, and he shall make them stagger like men that are drunk.

Job 12:23 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:23He increaseth the nations, and destroyeth them: he enlargeth the nations, and straiteneth them [again. ]

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

12:23He makes nations great, and destroys them; he enlarges nations, and disperses them.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

12:23He increaseth the nations, and he destroyeth them: He enlargeth the nations, and he leadeth them captive.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:23He increaseth the nations, and destroyeth them; he spreadeth out the nations, and bringeth them in;

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

12:23He increaseth the nations, and destroyeth them: he spreadeth the nations abroad, and bringeth them in.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:23He increaseth nations, and destroyeth them: he enlargeth nations, and straiteneth them again.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:23He increases the nations, and he destroys them. He enlarges the nations, and he leads them captive.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

12:23Magnifying the nations, and He destroyeth them, Spreading out the nations, and He quieteth them.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:23He increases the nations, and destroys them: he enlarges the nations, and straitens them again.