Job 12:20
“He removeth away the speech of the trusty, and taketh away the understanding of the aged.”
What does Job 12:20 mean?
Job 12:20 (KJV) says, "He removeth away the speech of the trusty, and taketh away the understanding of the aged." This verse is part of a larger passage in which Job is responding to his friends, who are attempting to explain his suffering in terms of his sinfulness. Job…
Read full commentaryDevotionalWhen Understanding Fades: Trust in God's Sovereignty
Job 12:20 in the King James Version states, "He removeth away the speech of the trusty, and taketh away the understanding of the aged." This verse reflects a profound truth about the nature of God’s sovereignty over life’s circumstances and the mysterious ways in which He…
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Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts that long for understanding and wisdom in the midst of our trials. Your Word in Job 12:20 reminds us of the fragility of human speech and understanding: "He removeth away the speech of the trusty, and taketh away the…
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