Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Job 12:21
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Berean Standard Bible
He pours out contempt on nobles and disarms the mighty.
King James Version
He poureth contempt upon princes, and weakeneth the strength of the mighty.
World English Bible
He pours contempt on princes, and loosens the belt of the strong.
American Standard Version
He poureth contempt upon princes, And looseth the belt of the strong.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Job 12
19 He leads priests away barefoot and overthrows the established.
20 He deprives the trusted of speech and takes away the discernment of elders.
21 He pours out contempt on nobles and disarms the mighty.
22 He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings deep shadows into light.
23 He makes nations great and destroys them; He enlarges nations, then disperses them.
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