Job 12:1-25

Contents: Job answers his three friends, extolling God's wisdom.

Characters: God, Job, three friends.

Conclusion: There is a wise providence which guides and governs all things by rules with which the wisest men are but imperfectly acquainted. The afflicted one should learn to acquiesce in His disposals and the one who is tempted to criticise and censure should learn not to be over-wise in his expressions of judgment.

Key Word: Hand of God, Job 12:9.

Strong Verses: Job 12:9; Job 12:14.

Striking Facts: Job 12:3. Nothing is more grievous to one who has fallen from prosperity into adversity than to be insulted when he is down. Our Lord Jesus is the wisest and kindest of comforters. To Him let us go in all our troubles.