Job 12:24

He 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.

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Other Translations for Job 12:24

BSB
He deprives the earth's leaders of reason and makes them wander in a trackless wasteland.
AKJV
He takes away the heart of the chief of the people of the earth, and causes them to wander in a wilderness where there is no way.
CPDV
He transforms the heart of the leaders of the people on earth, and misleads those who in vain advance upon the inviolable.
ERV
He taketh away the heart of the chiefs of the people of the earth, and causeth them to wander in a wilderness where there is no way.
NHEB
He takes away understanding from the chiefs of the people of the earth, and causes them to wander in a wilderness where there is no way.
SMT
Taking away the heart of the heads of the people of the earth, and he will cause them to wander in a waste, not a way.

Commentary for Job 12:24

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 12:24
Summary
God causes complete disorientation and loss
Place
Wilderness
Event
God causes total confusion
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Judgment