KJV ORIGINAL
They grope in the dark without light, and he maketh them to stagger like a drunken man.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They stumble around in darkness with no light to guide them, and God makes them stumble and sway like someone who has had too much to drink.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how God can cause powerful leaders to lose their way and become confused, unable to think clearly or make good decisions.
📚 Historical Context
Job is responding to his friends' arguments by describing God's absolute power over earthly rulers and wise men. In the ancient world, being able to see and walk confidently was associated with power and wisdom, while stumbling in darkness represented helplessness and folly. Job is emphasizing that even the most powerful people are completely dependent on God.
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