12 "Is not God in the heights of heaven? And see how lofty are the highest stars!

Other Translations of Job 22:12

King James Version

12 Is not God in the height of heaven? and behold the height of the stars, height of the stars: Heb. head of the stars how high they are!

English Standard Version

12 "Is not God high in the heavens? See the highest stars, how lofty they are!

The Message

12 "You agree, don't you, that God is in charge? He runs the universe - just look at the stars!

New King James Version

12 "Is not God in the height of heaven? And see the highest stars, how lofty they are!

New Living Translation

12 "God is so great-higher than the heavens, higher than the farthest stars.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Job 22:12

Commentary on Job 22:5-14

(Read Job 22:5-14)

Eliphaz brought heavy charges against Job, without reason for his accusations, except that Job was visited as he supposed God always visited every wicked man. He charges him with oppression, and that he did harm with his wealth and power in the time of his prosperity.