Job 12:20
altering the lips of those who speak the truth and sweeping away the teaching of the aged.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
He removeth away the speech of the trusty, and taketh away the understanding of the aged.
In Context
19He leads away priests in dishonor and displaces nobles,
21He pours disdain upon the leaders, relieving those who had been oppressed.
Cross References
Job 12:24He transforms the heart of the leaders of the people on earth, and misleads those who in vain advance upon the inviolable.
Job 32:9The wise are not the aged, nor do the elders understand judgment.
Proverbs 10:21The lips of the just instruct many. But those who are unlearned shall die in destitution of heart.
Proverbs 12:22Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord. But whoever acts faithfully pleases him.
Matthew Henry on Job 12:13-25
12 With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding. 13 With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding. 14 Behold, he breaketh down, and it cannot be built again: he shutteth up a man, and there can be no opening. 15 Behold, he withholdeth the waters, and they dry up: also he sendeth them out, and they overturn the earth. 16 With him is strength and wisdom: the deceived and the deceiver are his. 17 He leadeth counsellors away spoiled, and maketh the judges fools. 18 He looseth… Read the whole commentary →