Job 12:7-16

71“But now, ask the animals and they will teach you, or the birds of the sky and they will tell you.

8Or speak to the earth and it will teach you, or let the fish of the sea declare to you.

9Which of all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this,

10in whose hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all the human race.

11Does not the ear test words, as the tongue tastes food?

12Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding?

13“With God are wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are his.

14If he tears down, it cannot be rebuilt; if he imprisons a person, there is no escape.

15If he holds back the waters, then they dry up; if he releases them, they destroy the land.

16With him are strength and prudence; both the one who goes astray and the one who misleads are his.