Job 12:20
He removeth away the speech of the trusty, and taketh away the understanding of the aged.
King James Version
In Context
19He leadeth princes away spoiled, and overthroweth the mighty.
21He poureth contempt upon princes, and weakeneth the strength of the mighty.
Cross References
Job 12:24He 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 32:9Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
Proverbs 10:21The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
Proverbs 12:22Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
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 →