NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon He removeth awaycuwr (soor) to turn off (literal or figurative) the speech saphah (saw-faw') the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.) of the trusty 'aman (aw-man') to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanent or quiet; morally to be true or certain and taketh away laqach (law-kakh') to take (in the widest variety of applications) the understanding ta`am (tah'-am) a taste, i.e. (figuratively) perception; by implication, intelligence; transitively, a mandate of the aged zaqen (zaw-kane') old -- aged, ancient (man), elder(-est), old (man, men and...women), senator. Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible "He deprives the trusted ones of speech And takes away the discernment of the elders. King James Bible He removeth away the speech of the trusty, and taketh away the understanding of the aged. Holman Christian Standard Bible He deprives trusted advisers of speech and takes away the elders' good judgment. International Standard Version He keeps reliable advisors from speaking, and removes discernment from elders. NET Bible He deprives the trusted advisers of speech and takes away the discernment of elders. GOD'S WORD® Translation He makes trusted advisers unable to speak and takes away the good judgment of respected leaders. King James 2000 Bible He takes away the speech of the trustworthy, and takes away the understanding of the aged. Links Job 12:20Job 12:20 NIV Job 12:20 NLT Job 12:20 ESV Job 12:20 NASB Job 12:20 KJV |
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