Job 12:18

12:18 He loosens the bonds of kings

and binds a loincloth around their waist.

Job 12:21

12:21 He pours contempt on noblemen

and disarms the powerful.

Job 12:2

12:2 “Without a doubt you are the people,

and wisdom will die with you.

Job 16:5-8

16:5 But I would strengthen you with my words;

comfort from my lips would bring you relief.

Abandonment by God and Man

16:6 “But if I speak, my pain is not relieved,

and if I refrain from speaking

– how much of it goes away?

16:7 Surely now he has worn me out,

you have devastated my entire household.

16:8 You have seized me,

and it has become a witness;

my leanness has risen up against me

and testifies against me.