KJV ORIGINAL
He disappointeth the devices of the crafty, so that their hands cannot perform their enterprise.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He ruins the plans of the cunning and scheming, so that their hands cannot accomplish what they set out to do.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is saying that He stops the clever schemes of those who plot evil, making sure their plans fail.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Eliphaz's first speech to Job, where he's trying to comfort Job by explaining God's justice and power. In ancient times, people often saw God's hand directly intervening in human affairs to stop wickedness. Eliphaz is emphasizing that God actively works against those who use their intelligence for harmful purposes.
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