He takes away the speech of the trustworthy, and takes away the understanding of the aged.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Speakers. Permitting them to speak deceitfully, (Calmet) or causing their oracles to be contemned. (Haydock)
Hebrew, "he withdraws speech from men of confidence. "(Calmet)
Neemanim, (Haydock) ambassadors or prime ministers, Numbers xii. 7. He disconcerteth the best concerted plans.