Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Job 12:20 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Job 12:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 12 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“He removeth away the speech of the trusty, and taketh away the understanding of the aged. speech: Heb. lip of the faithful”
Job 12:20 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 12:20
God removes speech from the trusted and takes away understanding from the aged. The Hebrew 'aman' (trusted/reliable ones) and 'zaqen' (elders) represented society's most authoritative voices. Job argues that God can and does remove discernment even from those whom society trusts most. This cuts against the friends' confidence in traditional wisdom—age and reputation don't guarantee truth when God withdraws insight.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 12:20
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“nor the aged who understand justice.”
“Therefore shall you not exalt them.”
“and causes them to wander in a wilderness where there is no way.”
“but the foolish die for lack of understanding.”
“behold”
“but those who do the truth are his delight.”
“neither has he imparted to her understanding.”
“but a lying tongue is only momentary.”