Job 12:17-20
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 12
17He makes advisers walk barefoot And makes fools of judges. 18He undoes the binding of kings, And ties a loincloth around their waist. 19He makes priests walk barefoot, And overthrows the secure ones. 20He deprives the trusted ones of speech, And takes away the discernment of the elders.King James Version
Chapter 12
17He leadeth counsellers away spoiled, and maketh the judges fools. 18He looseth the bond of kings, and girdeth their loins with a girdle. 19He leadeth princes away spoiled, and overthroweth the mighty. 20He removeth away the speech of the trusty, and taketh away the understanding of the aged.Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 12
17He leads counselors away barefoot and makes judges go mad. 18He releases the bonds put on by kings and fastens a belt around their waists. 19He leads priests away barefoot and overthrows established leaders. 20He deprives trusted advisers of speech and takes away the elders' good judgment.New Living Translation
Chapter 12
17He leads counselors away, stripped of good judgment; wise judges become fools. 18He removes the royal robe of kings. They are led away with ropes around their waist. 19He leads priests away, stripped of status; he overthrows those with long years in power. 20He silences the trusted adviser and removes the insight of the elders.English Standard Version
New International Version
Chapter 12
17He leads rulers away stripped and makes fools of judges. 18He takes off the shackles put on by kings and ties a loincloth around their waist. 19He leads priests away stripped and overthrows officials long established. 20He silences the lips of trusted advisers and takes away the discernment of elders.New King James Version