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19 He leads priests away stripped,
and he overthrows the members of ancient families.[a]
20 He deprives the trustworthy of speech,
and he takes away the discretion of elders.
21 He pours contempt on noblemen,
and he loosens the girdle of the mighty.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 12:19 Literally “the constant”

19 He leads priests away stripped(A)
    and overthrows officials long established.(B)
20 He silences the lips of trusted advisers
    and takes away the discernment of elders.(C)
21 He pours contempt on nobles(D)
    and disarms the mighty.(E)

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