Matthew Poole and continuators on Job 12:21

21. He poureth contempt upon Princes , and weakneth the strength of the Mighty.

i. e. He makes them contemptible to their Subjects and others.

Heb. He looseth the Girdle. Which Phrase signifies weakness, as Isa. 5. 27. as the girding of the Girdle notes strength and Power, as Isa. 22. 21. & 45. 5. Both these Phrases being taken from the quality of their Garments, which being loose and long, did disenable, a man for Travel or Work.

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