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

^{21 Ref} He poureth contempt upon princes, and weakeneth the strength of the mighty.

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

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