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

^{17 Ref} He leadeth counsellors away spoiled, and maketh the judges fools.

^{18 Ref} He looseth the bond of kings, and girdeth their loins with a girdle.

^{19 Ref} He leadeth princes away spoiled, and overthroweth the mighty.

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