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He removes the speech of those who are trusted, and takes away the understanding of the elders.
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Verse 20. Speakers. Permitting them to speak deceitfully, ( Calmet.) or causing their oracles to be contemned. Bible.—Hebrew “he withdraws speech from men of confidence.” Calmet.—Neemanim, ( Bible.) ambassadors or prime ministers. Numbers 12:7. He disconcerteth the best concerted plans.
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