Job 12:24

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He removes the understanding of the leaders of the earth's people and makes them wander in a pathless wasteland.

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  • Ps 107:40 : 40 He pours out contempt on nobles and makes them wander in a trackless wasteland.
  • Job 12:20 : 20 He silences the speech of the trustworthy and takes away the discernment of the elders.
  • Job 17:4 : 4 For you have closed their hearts to understanding; therefore, you will not exalt them.
  • Ps 107:4 : 4 They wandered in the wilderness, in a desolate place; they found no way to a city where they could settle.
  • Isa 6:9-9 : 9 And He said, "Go, and say to this people: ‘Keep listening, but do not understand; keep looking, but do not perceive.’ 10 Make the hearts of this people dull, their ears heavy, and their eyes blind; otherwise, they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, and understand with their hearts, and turn back and be healed."
  • Isa 19:1 : 1 An oracle concerning Egypt: Look, the LORD is riding on a swift cloud and is coming to Egypt. The idols of Egypt tremble before Him, and the hearts of the Egyptians melt within them.
  • Dan 4:16 : 16 Then Daniel, also called Belteshazzar, was stunned for a moment, and his thoughts alarmed him. The king spoke and said, 'Belteshazzar, do not let the dream or its interpretation trouble you.' Belteshazzar answered, 'My lord, may the dream concern your enemies and its interpretation concern your adversaries!'
  • Dan 4:33 : 33 At the same time, my understanding returned to me. My honor and splendor were restored to me for the glory of my kingdom. My counselors and nobles sought me out, and I was reestablished in my kingdom, and even greater greatness was added to me.
  • Hos 7:11 : 11 Ephraim is like a dove—easily deceived, without understanding. They call to Egypt; they go to Assyria.

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