Job 12:16

New International Reader's Version

Strength and understanding belong to him. Those who tell lies and those who believe them also belong to him.

Cross References

Job 12:13

“Wisdom and power belong to God. Advice and understanding also belong to him.

Job 13:7

Will you say evil things in order to help God? Will you tell lies for him?

Job 13:9

Would it turn out well if he looked you over carefully? Could you fool him as you might fool human beings?

Job 32:8

But the spirit in people gives them understanding. The breath of the Mighty One gives them wisdom.

Proverbs 2:6

The Lord gives wisdom. Knowledge and understanding come from his mouth.

Isaiah 31:2

He too is wise. He can bring horrible trouble. He does what he says he’ll do. He’ll rise up against that evil nation. He’ll fight against those who help them.

Ezekiel 14:9

“ ‘ “Suppose that prophet is stirred up to give a prophecy. Then I am the one who has stirred him up. And I will reach out my powerful hand against him. I will destroy him from among my people Israel.

Daniel 2:20

He said, “May God be praised for ever and ever! He is wise and powerful.

Matthew 6:13

Keep us from sinning when we are tempted. Save us from the evil one.’