Job 12:20

Job 12:20 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

20He silences the lips of trusted advisers

and takes away the discernment of elders.

20“He deprives the trusted ones of speech,

And takes away the discernment of the elders.

20“He deprives the trusted ones of speech

And takes away the discernment and discretion of the aged.

20He deprives the trusted of speech

and takes away the discernment of elders.

20He removeth the speech of the trusty,

And taketh away the understanding of the elders.

20He taketh away the speach from the faithfull counsellers, and taketh away the iudgement of the ancient.

20He removes the speech of those who are trusted,

and takes away the understanding of the elders.

20He shuts the mouths of trusted advisers.

He takes away the understanding of elders.

20He stops faithful men from giving advice.

He removes the wisdom of old men.

20Turning aside the lip of the steadfast, || And the reason of the aged He takes away.