Job 12:20-24
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 12
20He deprives the trusted ones of speech, And takes away the discernment of the elders. 21He pours contempt on nobles, And loosens the belt of the strong. 22He reveals mysteries from the darkness, And brings the deep darkness into light. 23He makes the nations great, then destroys them; He enlarges the nations, then leads them away. 24He deprives the leaders of the earth’s people of intelligence And makes them wander in a pathless wasteland.King James Version
Chapter 12
20He removeth away the speech of the trusty, and taketh away the understanding of the aged. 21He poureth contempt upon princes, and weakeneth the strength of the mighty. 22He discovereth deep things out of darkness, and bringeth out to light the shadow of death. 23He increaseth the nations, and destroyeth them: he enlargeth the nations, and straiteneth them again. 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.Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 12
20He deprives trusted advisers of speech and takes away the elders' good judgment. 21He pours out contempt on nobles and disarms the strong. 22He reveals mysteries from the darkness and brings the deepest darkness into the light. 23He makes nations great, then destroys them; he enlarges nations, then leads them away. 24He deprives the world's leaders of reason, and makes them wander in a trackless wasteland.New Living Translation
English Standard Version
Chapter 12
20He deprives of speech those who are trusted and takes away the discernment of the elders. 21He pours contempt on princes and loosens the belt of the strong. 22He uncovers the deeps out of darkness and brings deep darkness to light. 23He makes nations great, and he destroys them; he enlarges nations, and leads them away. 24He takes away understanding from the chiefs of the people of the earth and makes them wander in a trackless waste.New International Version
Chapter 12
20He silences the lips of trusted advisers and takes away the discernment of elders. 21He pours contempt on nobles and disarms the mighty. 22He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings utter darkness into the light. 23He makes nations great, and destroys them; he enlarges nations, and disperses them. 24He deprives the leaders of the earth of their reason; he makes them wander in a trackless waste.New King James Version