Job 12:24
What does Job 12:24 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 12:24 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He taketh away understanding from the chiefs of the people of the earth, And causeth them to wander in a wilderness where there is no way.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He taketh away the heart of the chief of the people of the earth, and causeth them to wander in a wilderness where there is no way.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He taketh away understanding from the chiefs of the people of the earth, And causeth them to wander in a wilderness where there is no way.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He takes away the wisdom of the rulers of the earth, and sends them wandering in a waste where there is no way.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Turning aside the heart Of the heads of the people of the land, And he causeth them to wander In vacancy--no way!
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He changeth the heart of the princes of the people of the earth, and deceiveth them that they walk in vain where there is no way.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He taketh away the understanding of the chiefs of the people of the earth, and causeth them to wander in a pathless waste.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Daniel 4:16
let his heart be changed from man’s, and let a beast’s heart be given unto him; and let seven times pass over him.
- Psalms 107:40
He poureth contempt upon princes, And causeth them to wander in the waste, where there is no way.
- Isaiah 6:9
And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not.
- Job 12:20
He removeth the speech of the trusty, And taketh away the understanding of the elders.
- Hosea 7:11
And Ephraim is like a silly dove, without understanding: they call unto Egypt, they go to Assyria.
- Isaiah 19:1
The burden of Egypt. Behold, Jehovah rideth upon a swift cloud, and cometh unto Egypt: and the idols of Egypt shall tremble at his presence; and the heart of Egypt shall melt in the midst of it.
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