Job 12:20
“He removeth away the speech of the trusty, and taketh away the understanding of the aged.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
He poureth contempt upon princes,.... Not on good princes, such as rule in righteousness, and decree judgment and govern…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
He removeth away the speech of the trusty - Margin, “lip of the faithful.” “He takes away the lip,” that is, he takes…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Job 12:12-25
This is a noble discourse of Job's concerning the wisdom, power, and sovereignty of God, in ordering and disposing of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the speech of the trusty Eloquent men, able to recommend and carry their plans. The word "understanding" means senseor…
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