Verse Comparison: Job 12:17
American Standard Version
He leadeth counsellors away stripped, And judges maketh he fools.
Amplified® Bible
He leads [great and scheming] counselors away stripped {and} barefoot and makes the judges fools [in human estimation, by overthrowing their plans].
Contemporary English Version
God destroys counselors, turns judges into fools,
Darby English Version
He leadeth counsellors away spoiled, and judges maketh he fools;
Good News Bible
He takes away the wisdom of rulers and makes leaders act like fools.
King James Version
He leadeth counsellors away spoiled, and maketh the judges fools.
New American Standard Bible
"He makes counselors walk barefoot And makes fools of judges.
New International Version
He leads counselors away stripped
and makes fools of judges.
New King James Version
He leads counselors away plundered,
And makes fools of the judges.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"He makes counselors walk barefoot And makes fools of judges.
Revised Standard Version
He leads counselors away stripped, and judges he makes fools.
Young's Literal Translation
Causing counsellors to go away a spoil, And judges He maketh foolish.
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