Job 12:20
He changeth the speech of the true speakers, and taketh away the doctrine of the aged.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
He removeth away the speech of the trusty, and taketh away the understanding of the aged.
In Context
19He leadeth away priests without glory, and overthroweth nobles.
21He poureth contempt upon princes, and relieveth them that were oppressed.
Cross References
Job 12:24He changeth the heart of the princes of the people of the earth, and deceiveth them that they walk in vain where there is no way.
Job 32:9They that are aged are not the wise men, neither do the ancients understand judgment.
Proverbs 10:21The lips of the just teach many: but they that are ignorant, shall die in the want of understanding.
Proverbs 12:22Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal faithfully please 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 →