Job 12:2
New International Version
“Doubtless you are the only people who matter, and wisdom will die with you!

New Living Translation
“You people really know everything, don’t you? And when you die, wisdom will die with you!

English Standard Version
“No doubt you are the people, and wisdom will die with you.

Berean Standard Bible
“Truly then you are the people with whom wisdom itself will die!

King James Bible
No doubt but ye are the people, and wisdom shall die with you.

New King James Version
“No doubt you are the people, And wisdom will die with you!

New American Standard Bible
“Truly then you are the people, And with you wisdom will die!

NASB 1995
“Truly then you are the people, And with you wisdom will die!

NASB 1977
“Truly then you are the people, And with you wisdom will die!

Legacy Standard Bible
“Truly then you are the people, And with you wisdom will die!

Amplified Bible
“No doubt you are the [only wise] people [in the world], And wisdom will die with you!

Christian Standard Bible
No doubt you are the people, and wisdom will die with you!

Holman Christian Standard Bible
No doubt you are the people, and wisdom will die with you!

American Standard Version
No doubt but ye are the people, And wisdom shall die with you.

Contemporary English Version
You think you are so great, with all the answers.

English Revised Version
No doubt but ye are the people, and wisdom shall die with you.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"You certainly are [wise] people, and when you die, wisdom will die.

International Standard Version
"Truly, you are the people and wisdom will die with you!

Majority Standard Bible
?Truly then you are the people with whom wisdom itself will die!

NET Bible
"Without a doubt you are the people, and wisdom will die with you.

New Heart English Bible
"No doubt, but you are the people, and wisdom shall die with you.

Webster's Bible Translation
No doubt but ye are the people, and wisdom shall die with you.

World English Bible
“No doubt, but you are the people, and wisdom will die with you.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
“Truly—you [are] the people, and wisdom dies with you.

Young's Literal Translation
Truly -- ye are the people, And with you doth wisdom die.

Smith's Literal Translation
Verily that ye are the people, and shall wisdom die with you?
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Are you then men alone, and shall wisdom die with you?

Catholic Public Domain Version
Are you, therefore, alone among men, and will wisdom die with you?

New American Bible
No doubt you are the people with whom wisdom shall die!

New Revised Standard Version
“No doubt you are the people, and wisdom will die with you.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Truly, you are the people, and wisdom shall die with you.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
“In truth, you are the people, and wisdom will die with you!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
No doubt but ye are the people, And wisdom shall die with you.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
So then ye alone are men, and wisdom shall die with you?

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Context
Job Responds to Zophar
1Then Job answered: 2“Truly then you are the people with whom wisdom itself will die! 3But I also have a mind; I am not inferior to you. Who does not know such things as these?…

Cross References
Proverbs 12:15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.

Proverbs 26:12
Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Isaiah 5:21
Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight.

1 Corinthians 3:18-19
Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise. / For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.”

Romans 1:22
Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools,

1 Corinthians 8:1-2
Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. / The one who thinks he knows something does not yet know as he ought to know.

James 3:13-17
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. / But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth. / Such wisdom does not come from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. ...

Isaiah 47:10
You were secure in your wickedness; you said, ‘No one sees me.’ Your wisdom and knowledge led you astray; you told yourself, ‘I am, and there is none besides me.’

Jeremiah 8:8-9
How can you say, ‘We are wise, and the Law of the LORD is with us,’ when in fact the lying pen of the scribes has produced a deception? / The wise will be put to shame; they will be dismayed and trapped. Since they have rejected the word of the LORD, what wisdom do they really have?

Romans 11:25
I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers, so that you will not be conceited: A hardening in part has come to Israel, until the full number of the Gentiles has come in.

1 Corinthians 1:20-21
Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? / For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know Him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe.

Proverbs 3:7
Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.

Proverbs 26:5
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he become wise in his own eyes.

Isaiah 29:14
Therefore I will again confound these people with wonder upon wonder. The wisdom of the wise will vanish, and the intelligence of the intelligent will be hidden.”

1 Corinthians 4:10
We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honored, but we are dishonored.


Treasury of Scripture

No doubt but you are the people, and wisdom shall die with you.

ye are the people

Job 6:24,25
Teach me, and I will hold my tongue: and cause me to understand wherein I have erred…

Job 8:8-10
For inquire, I pray thee, of the former age, and prepare thyself to the search of their fathers: …

Job 11:2,6,12
Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified? …

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Truly then you are the people
This phrase is a sarcastic remark by Job directed at his friends, who have been offering him advice and explanations for his suffering. In the cultural context of the Ancient Near East, being "the people" often implied a sense of superiority or chosen status. Job's friends, particularly Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, believed they had a special understanding of God's ways. This phrase challenges their assumed authority and wisdom, suggesting that they are not as insightful as they believe.

with whom wisdom itself will die!
Job continues his sarcasm by implying that his friends think they possess all wisdom, and that it will perish with them. This reflects the biblical theme that true wisdom comes from God alone, as seen in Proverbs 2:6, "For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding." Job's statement underscores the limitations of human wisdom compared to divine wisdom. It also foreshadows the later chapters where God Himself speaks, revealing the vastness of His wisdom and the limitations of human understanding. This phrase can be seen as a critique of the self-righteousness and presumption of Job's friends, who fail to grasp the deeper spiritual truths of Job's suffering.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Job
A man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, known for his immense suffering and his dialogues with friends.

2. Job's Friends
Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar are the three friends who visit Job to comfort him but end up engaging in a series of debates about the nature of suffering and divine justice.

3. Uz
The land where Job lived, often associated with the region east of Israel, possibly in Edom or northern Arabia.

4. Suffering and Testing
The events surrounding Job's life, including the loss of his wealth, children, and health, serve as a backdrop for the exploration of faith and righteousness.

5. Divine Wisdom
A central theme in the Book of Job, contrasting human understanding with God's infinite wisdom.
Teaching Points
The Limitations of Human Wisdom
Job's sarcastic response to his friends highlights the limitations of human wisdom. We must recognize that our understanding is finite and often flawed.

The Danger of Pride in Knowledge
Job's friends believed they had all the answers, which led to pride. We should be cautious of thinking we have complete understanding, especially in matters of faith and suffering.

The Value of Humility
True wisdom begins with humility before God. Acknowledging our limitations allows us to seek God's guidance and wisdom.

The Importance of Compassionate Listening
Job's friends failed to truly listen and empathize with his plight. We should strive to be compassionate listeners, offering support rather than judgment.

Trusting in God's Sovereignty
Despite the confusion and suffering, Job ultimately trusts in God's sovereignty. We are called to trust in God's plan, even when we do not understand it.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
“Truly
אָ֭מְנָם (’ā·mə·nām)
Conjunction
Strong's 551: Verily, truly

then
כִּ֣י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

you
אַתֶּם־ (’at·tem-)
Pronoun - second person masculine plural
Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you

are the people,
עָ֑ם (‘ām)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

and wisdom
חָכְמָֽה׃ (ḥāḵ·māh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2451: Wisdom

will die
תָּמ֥וּת (tā·mūṯ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 4191: To die, to kill

with you!
וְ֝עִמָּכֶ֗ם (wə·‘im·mā·ḵem)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition | second person masculine plural
Strong's 5973: With, equally with


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