Job 12:20
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He removeth away the speech of the trusty, and taketh away the understanding of the aged.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Job 12:20
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"He deprives the trusted ones of speech And takes away the discernment of the elders.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He removeth the speech of the trusty, And taketh away the understanding of the elders.
- American Standard Version (1901)
He makes the words of responsible persons without effect, and takes away the good sense of the old;
- Basic English Bible
He depriveth of speech the trusty, and taketh away the judgment of the elders;
- Darby Bible
He removeth away the speech of the trusty, and taketh away the understanding of the aged.
- Webster's Bible
He removes the speech of those who are trusted, and takes away the understanding of the elders.
- World English Bible
Turning aside the lip of the stedfast, And the reason of the aged He taketh away.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He removeth the speech of men of trust, and taketh away the sense of the elders.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
View Wesley's Notes for Job 12:20
12:20 The speech - By taking away or restraining the gift of utterance from them. Or, by taking away their understanding which should direct their speech. Trusty - Of those wise and experienced counsellors, that were trusted by the greatest princes.
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