Job 12:20–22
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He forces trusted sages to keep silence,
deprives elders of their good sense and wisdom.
He dumps contempt on famous people,
disarms the strong and mighty.
He shines a spotlight into caves of darkness,
hauls deepest darkness into the noonday sun.
Copyright 2005 Eugene H. Peterson.
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
He deprives of speech those who are trusted
and takes away the discernment of the elders.
He pours contempt on princes
and loosens the belt of the strong.
He uncovers the deeps out of darkness
and brings deep darkness to light.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
He silences the lips of trusted advisers
and takes away the discernment of elders.
He pours contempt on nobles
and disarms the mighty.
He reveals the deep things of darkness
and brings utter darkness into the light.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
He deprives trusted advisers of speech
and takes away the elders’ good judgment.
He pours out contempt on nobles
and disarms the strong.
He reveals mysteries from the darkness
and brings the deepest darkness into the light.
Copyright 2017 Holman Bible Publishers
NLTNew Living Translation
He silences the trusted adviser
and removes the insight of the elders.
He pours disgrace upon princes
and disarms the strong.
“He uncovers mysteries hidden in darkness;
he brings light to the deepest gloom.
Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers. All rights reserved.
LEBThe Lexham English Bible
He deprives the trustworthy of speech,
and he takes away the discretion of elders.
He pours contempt on noblemen,
and he loosens the girdle of the mighty.
“He uncovers mysteries out of darkness,
and he brings deep shadow to the light.
Copyright 2012 Lexham Press
KJV 1900King James Version
He removeth away the speech of the trusty,
And taketh away the understanding of the aged.
He poureth contempt upon princes,
And weakeneth the strength of the mighty.
He discovereth deep things out of darkness,
And bringeth out to light the shadow of death.
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