KJV ORIGINAL
He poureth contempt upon princes, and weakeneth the strength of the mighty.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He pours out contempt on rulers and takes away the strength of the powerful.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that God humbles proud leaders and can strip powerful people of their strength.
📚 Historical Context
Job is speaking about God's sovereign power over human authority during his dialogue with his friends who are trying to explain his suffering. In the ancient world, princes and mighty rulers were seen as having almost god-like power and were rarely challenged. Job is emphasizing that even the most powerful earthly authorities are subject to God's control and judgment.
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