Verse Comparison: Job 12:23
American Standard Version
He increaseth the nations, and he destroyeth them: He enlargeth the nations, and he leadeth them captive.
Amplified® Bible
He makes nations great, and He destroys them; He enlarges nations [and then straitens and shrinks them again], and leads them [away captive].
Darby English Version
He increaseth the nations, and destroyeth them; he spreadeth out the nations, and bringeth them in;
King James Version
He increaseth the nations, and destroyeth them: he enlargeth the nations, and straiteneth them again.
Revised Standard Version
He makes nations great, and he destroys them: he enlarges nations, and leads them away.
Young's Literal Translation
Magnifying the nations, and He destroyeth them, Spreading out the nations, and He quieteth them.