Job 12:20
He keeps reliable advisors from speaking, and removes discernment from elders.
Job 32:9
"The aged aren't always wise, nor do the elderly always understand justice.
Job 17:4
"Because you're the one who closed their hearts to compassion; therefore, you won't let them triumph.
Job 12:24
He withdraws understanding from national leaders of the world, causing them to wander through uncharted wilderness.
Job 39:17
because God didn't grant her wisdom and never gave her understanding.
Proverbs 10:21
What the righteous person says nourishes many, but fools die because they lack discerning hearts.
Proverbs 12:19
A truthful saying is trusted forever, but the liar only for a moment.
Proverbs 12:22
Deceitful speech is reprehensible to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight.
Isaiah 3:1-3
"Note this! The Lord GOD of the Heavenly Armies is taking away from Jerusalem and Judah everything that your society needs all food supplies and all water supplies,