Verse Comparison: Job 12:20
American Standard Version
He removeth the speech of the trusty, And taketh away the understanding of the elders.
Amplified® Bible
He deprives of speech those who are trusted and takes away the discernment {and} discretion of the aged.
Contemporary English Version
he confuses wise, experienced advisors,
Darby English Version
He depriveth of speech the trusty, and taketh away the judgment of the elders;
Good News Bible
He silences those who are trusted, and takes the wisdom of old people away.
King James Version
He removeth away the speech of the trusty, and taketh away the understanding of the aged.
New American Standard Bible
"He deprives the trusted ones of speech And takes away the discernment of the elders.
New International Version
He silences the lips of trusted advisers
and takes away the discernment of elders.
New King James Version
He deprives the trusted ones of speech,
And takes away the discernment of the elders.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"He deprives the trusted ones of speech And takes away the discernment of the elders.
Revised Standard Version
He deprives of speech those who are trusted, and takes away the discernment of the elders.
Young's Literal Translation
Turning aside the lip of the stedfast, And the reason of the aged He taketh away.