He removeth away the speech of the trusty, and taketh away the understanding of the aged.
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Gill's Exposition
He poureth contempt upon princes,.... Not on good princes, such as rule in righteousness, and decree judgment and govern their subjects according to good laws, in a mild and gentle manner, and answer…
Barnes' Notes
He removeth away the speech of the trusty - Margin, “lip of the faithful.” “He takes away the lip,” that is, he takes away the power of giving safe counsel or good advice. The “trusty” or “faithful”…
This is a noble discourse of Job's concerning the wisdom, power, and sovereignty of God, in ordering and disposing of all the affairs of the children of men, according to the counsel of his own will,…
Cambridge Bible
the speech of the trusty Eloquent men, able to recommend and carry their plans. The word "understanding" means senseor discretion (Pro 11:22).
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