10 He [a]giveth rain upon the earth, and poureth water upon the streets,

11 And setteth up on high them that be low, that the sorrowful may be exalted to salvation.

12 He scattereth the devices of the crafty: so that their hands cannot accomplish that which they do enterprise.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 5:10 He showeth by particular examples, what the works of God are.

10 He provides rain for the earth;(A)
    he sends water on the countryside.(B)
11 The lowly he sets on high,(C)
    and those who mourn(D) are lifted(E) to safety.
12 He thwarts the plans(F) of the crafty,
    so that their hands achieve no success.(G)

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