Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He silences the lips of trusted advisers and takes away the discernment of elders. New Living Translation He silences the trusted adviser and removes the insight of the elders. English Standard Version He deprives of speech those who are trusted and takes away the discernment of the elders. Berean Standard Bible He deprives the trusted of speech and takes away the discernment of elders. King James Bible He removeth away the speech of the trusty, and taketh away the understanding of the aged. New King James Version He deprives the trusted ones of speech, And takes away the discernment of the elders. New American Standard Bible “He deprives the trusted ones of speech, And takes away the discernment of the elders. NASB 1995 “He deprives the trusted ones of speech And takes away the discernment of the elders. NASB 1977 “He deprives the trusted ones of speech, And takes away the discernment of the elders. Legacy Standard Bible He removes speech from the faithful And takes away the discerning taste of the elders. Amplified Bible “He deprives the trusted ones of speech And takes away the discernment and discretion of the aged. Christian Standard Bible He deprives trusted advisers of speech and takes away the elders’ good judgment. Holman Christian Standard Bible He deprives trusted advisers of speech and takes away the elders’ good judgment. American Standard Version He removeth the speech of the trusty, And taketh away the understanding of the elders. Contemporary English Version he confuses wise, experienced advisors, English Revised Version He removeth the speech of the trusty, and taketh away the understanding of the elders. GOD'S WORD® Translation He makes trusted advisers unable to speak and takes away the good judgment of respected leaders. Good News Translation He silences those who are trusted, and takes the wisdom of old people away. International Standard Version He keeps reliable advisors from speaking, and removes discernment from elders. Majority Standard Bible He deprives the trusted of speech and takes away the discernment of elders. NET Bible He deprives the trusted advisers of speech and takes away the discernment of elders. New Heart English Bible He removes the speech of those who are trusted, and takes away the understanding of the elders. Webster's Bible Translation He removeth away the speech of the trusty, and taketh away the understanding of the aged. World English Bible He removes the speech of those who are trusted, and takes away the understanding of the elders. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionTurning aside the lip of the steadfast, "" And the reason of the aged He takes away. Young's Literal Translation Turning aside the lip of the stedfast, And the reason of the aged He taketh away. Smith's Literal Translation Removing the lip to the faithful, and he will take discernment of old men. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe changeth the speech of the true speakers, and taketh away the doctrine of the aged. Catholic Public Domain Version altering the lips of those who speak the truth and sweeping away the teaching of the aged. New American Bible He silences the trusted adviser, takes discretion from the elders. New Revised Standard Version He deprives of speech those who are trusted, and takes away the discernment of the elders. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe cancels the speech of trusty counsellors, and takes away the good judgment of elders. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He removes speech from Eunuchs and the discretion of old men he takes away OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He removeth the speech of men of trust, And taketh away the sense of the elders. Brenton Septuagint Translation He changes the lips of the trusty, and he knows the understanding of the elders. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job Responds to Zophar…19He leads priests away barefoot and overthrows the established. 20He deprives the trusted of speech and takes away the discernment of elders. 21He pours out contempt on nobles and disarms the mighty.… Cross References Isaiah 29:14 Therefore I will again confound these people with wonder upon wonder. The wisdom of the wise will vanish, and the intelligence of the intelligent will be hidden.” Psalm 107:40 He pours out contempt on the nobles and makes them wander in a trackless wasteland. Isaiah 44:25 who foils the signs of false prophets and makes fools of diviners, who confounds the wise and turns their knowledge into nonsense, Daniel 2:21 He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. 1 Corinthians 1:19 For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.” Jeremiah 49:7 Concerning Edom, this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Is there no longer wisdom in Teman? Has counsel perished from the prudent? Has their wisdom decayed? Ezekiel 7:26 Disaster upon disaster will come, and rumor after rumor. Then they will seek a vision from a prophet, but instruction from the priests will perish, as will counsel from the elders. Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Romans 1:22 Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools, 1 Corinthians 3:19-20 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.” / And again, “The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.” Isaiah 19:11-13 The princes of Zoan are mere fools; Pharaoh’s wise counselors give senseless advice. How can you say to Pharaoh, “I am one of the wise, a son of eastern kings”? / Where are your wise men now? Let them tell you and reveal what the LORD of Hosts has planned against Egypt. / The princes of Zoan have become fools; the princes of Memphis are deceived. The cornerstones of her tribes have led Egypt astray. Hosea 9:7 The days of punishment have come; the days of retribution have arrived—let Israel know it. The prophet is called a fool, and the inspired man insane, because of the greatness of your iniquity and hostility. Luke 10:21 At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight. 1 Corinthians 1:27 But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. Isaiah 3:1-3 For behold, the Lord GOD of Hosts is about to remove from Jerusalem and Judah both supply and support: the whole supply of food and water, / the mighty man and the warrior, the judge and the prophet, the soothsayer and the elder, / the commander of fifty and the dignitary, the counselor, the cunning magician, and the clever enchanter. Treasury of Scripture He removes away the speech of the trusty, and takes away the understanding of the aged. the speech of the trusty. Proverbs 10:21 The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom. Proverbs 12:19,22 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment… taketh Job 12:24 He taketh away the heart of the chief of the people of the earth, and causeth them to wander in a wilderness where there is no way. Job 17:4 For thou hast hid their heart from understanding: therefore shalt thou not exalt them. Job 32:9 Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment. Jump to Previous Advisers Aged Deprives Discernment Effect Elders Good Judgment Lips Makes Ones Persons Reason Removes Removeth Responsible Sense Speech Stedfast Trust Trusted Trusty Turning Understanding WordsJump to Next Advisers Aged Deprives Discernment Effect Elders Good Judgment Lips Makes Ones Persons Reason Removes Removeth Responsible Sense Speech Stedfast Trust Trusted Trusty Turning Understanding WordsJob 12 1. Job maintains himself against his friends that reprove him7. He acknowledges the doctrine of God's omnipotence He deprives the trusted of speech This phrase highlights God's sovereignty over human abilities and wisdom. In the context of Job, it reflects the belief that God can humble even those who are considered wise and articulate. This is seen in the broader narrative of Job, where Job's friends, who are initially confident in their understanding, are eventually shown to lack true wisdom. Biblically, this can be connected to the story of the Tower of Babel (Genesis 11:1-9), where God confuses the language of the people, demonstrating His control over human communication. It also echoes the theme found in Isaiah 29:14, where God promises to confound the wisdom of the wise. and takes away the discernment of elders. Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man of great faith and patience, Job is the central figure in the Book of Job. He is known for his suffering and his dialogues with friends about the nature of God and human suffering. 2. Elders In the context of ancient Israel, elders were respected leaders and decision-makers within the community, often sought for their wisdom and guidance. 3. God The sovereign Creator who, according to Job, has the power to give and take away wisdom and understanding from people, including those in positions of trust and authority. 4. Job's Friends Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who engage in dialogues with Job, often offering traditional wisdom that Job challenges. 5. The Setting of Job The dialogues take place in the land of Uz, a region of ancient times, where Job and his friends discuss profound theological and philosophical questions. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over WisdomGod is the ultimate source of wisdom and understanding. Human wisdom is limited and can be taken away by God, reminding us to rely on Him for true insight. Humility in Leadership Those in positions of authority and trust should exercise humility, recognizing that their ability to lead and discern is a gift from God, not an inherent trait. The Limitations of Human Understanding We must acknowledge the limitations of our own understanding and be open to God's guidance, especially when faced with complex situations. The Role of Suffering in Gaining Wisdom Suffering can be a tool through which God teaches and refines us, often challenging our preconceived notions and deepening our reliance on Him. The Importance of Seeking Godly Counsel While human counsel is valuable, it should always be weighed against God's Word and sought with prayer for divine discernment.Verse 20. - He removeth away the speech of the trusty. God deprives trusted statesmen of their eloquence, destroys their reputation and their authority. And taketh away the understanding of the aged. He turns wise and aged men into fools and drivellers, weakening their judgments and reducing them to imbecility. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He deprivesמֵסִ֣יר (mê·sîr) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5493: To turn aside the trusted לְנֶאֱמָנִ֑ים (lə·ne·’ĕ·mā·nîm) Preposition-l | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 539: To confirm, support of speech שָׂ֭פָה (p̄āh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8193: The lip, language, a margin and takes away יִקָּֽח׃ (yiq·qāḥ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take the discernment וְטַ֖עַם (wə·ṭa·‘am) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2940: A taste, perception, intelligence, a mandate of elders. זְקֵנִ֣ים (zə·qê·nîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 2205: Old Links Job 12:20 NIVJob 12:20 NLT Job 12:20 ESV Job 12:20 NASB Job 12:20 KJV Job 12:20 BibleApps.com Job 12:20 Biblia Paralela Job 12:20 Chinese Bible Job 12:20 French Bible Job 12:20 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 12:20 He removes the speech of those who (Jb) |
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