Job 12:20
He takes away the advice of trusted advisors, he removes the discernment of the elders.
Free Bible 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 priests away stripped of their religious garments, he overthrows the powerful.
21He pours scorn upon princes and takes away power from the strong.
Cross References
Job 12:24He removes the understanding of rulers and makes them wander in the wilderness.
Job 32:9It is not the old who are wise, or the elderly who know what is right.
Proverbs 10:21Advice from good people helps feed many others, but stupid people die because they have no sense.
Proverbs 12:22The Lord hates liars but is happy with those who are trustworthy.
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 →