10 In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.

Other Translations of Job 12:10

King James Version

10 In whose hand is the soul soul: or, life of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind.

English Standard Version

10 In his hand is the life of every living thing and the breath of all mankind.

The Message

10 Every living soul, yes, every breathing creature?

New King James Version

10 In whose hand is the life of every living thing, And the breath of all mankind?

New Living Translation

10 For the life of every living thing is in his hand, and the breath of every human being.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Job 12:10

Commentary on Job 12:6-11

(Read Job 12:6-11)

Job appeals to facts. The most audacious robbers, oppressors, and impious wretches, often prosper. Yet this is not by fortune or chance; the Lord orders these things. Worldly prosperity is of small value in his sight: he has better things for his children. Job resolves all into the absolute proprietorship which God has in all the creatures. He demands from his friends liberty to judge of what they had said; he appeals to any fair judgment.