^{16 Ref} With him is strength and wisdom; The deceived and the deceiver are his.

^{17 Ref} He leadeth counsellors away stripped, And judges maketh he fools.

^{18 Ref} He looseth the bond of kings, And he bindeth their loins with a girdle.

^{19 Ref} He leadeth priests away stripped, And overthroweth the mighty.

^{20 Ref} He removeth the speech of the trusty, And taketh away the understanding of the elders.

^{21 Ref} He poureth contempt upon princes, And looseth the belt of the strong.

^{22 Ref} He uncovereth deep things out of darkness, And bringeth out to light the shadow of death.