^{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.

^{23 Ref} He increaseth the nations, and he destroyeth them: He enlargeth the nations, and he leadeth them captive.