Job 12:20

Revised Version 1885

He removeth the speech of the trusty, And taketh away the understanding of the elders.

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It is not the great that are wise, Nor the aged that understand judgement.

For thou hast hid their heart from understanding: Therefore shalt thou not exalt them.

He taketh away the heart of the chiefs of the people of the earth, And causeth them to wander in a wilderness where there is no way.

Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD: But they that deal truly are his delight.

The lip of truth shall be established for ever: But a lying tongue is but for a moment.

The lips of the righteous feed many: But the foolish die for lack of understanding.

Because God hath deprived her of wisdom, Neither hath he imparted to her understanding.