Verse Comparison: Job 12:23
American Standard Version
He increaseth the nations, and he destroyeth them: He enlargeth the nations, and he leadeth them captive.
Amplified® Bible
He makes nations great, and He destroys them; He enlarges nations [and then straitens and shrinks them again], and leads them [away captive].
Contemporary English Version
he makes nations strong, then shatters their strength.
Darby English Version
He increaseth the nations, and destroyeth them; he spreadeth out the nations, and bringeth them in;
Good News Bible
He makes nations strong and great, but then he defeats and destroys them.
King James Version
He increaseth the nations, and destroyeth them: he enlargeth the nations, and straiteneth them again.
New American Standard Bible
"He makes the nations great, then destroys them; He enlarges the nations, then leads them away.
New International Version
He makes nations great, and destroys them;
he enlarges nations, and disperses them.
New King James Version
He makes nations great, and destroys them;
He enlarges nations, and guides them.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"He makes the nations great, then destroys them; He enlarges the nations, then leads them away.
Revised Standard Version
He makes nations great, and he destroys them: he enlarges nations, and leads them away.
Young's Literal Translation
Magnifying the nations, and He destroyeth them, Spreading out the nations, and He quieteth them.
