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Job 12:20

World English Bible

He removes the speech of those who are trusted,
and takes away the understanding of the elders.

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Job 12:20 in other translations

He removeth the speech of the trusty, And taketh away the understanding of the elders.

Job 12:20 · American Standard Version

Job 12:20 in context

  1. 18He loosens the bond of kings.
    He binds their waist with a belt.
  2. 19He leads priests away stripped,
    and overthrows the mighty.
  3. 20He removes the speech of those who are trusted,
    and takes away the understanding of the elders.
  4. 21He pours contempt on princes,
    and loosens the belt of the strong.
  5. 22He uncovers deep things out of darkness,
    and brings out to light the shadow of death.