^{16 Ref} With him are strength and wise designs; he who is guided into error, together with his guide, are in his hands;

^{17 Ref} He takes away the wisdom of the wise guides, and makes judges foolish;

^{18 Ref} He undoes the chains of kings, and puts his band on them;

^{19 Ref} He makes priests prisoners, overturning those in safe positions;

^{20 Ref} He makes the words of responsible persons without effect, and takes away the good sense of the old;

^{21 Ref} He puts shame on chiefs, and takes away the power of the strong;

^{22 Ref} Uncovering deep things out of the dark, and making the deep shade bright;