^{20 Ref} He removes the speech of those who are trusted, And takes away the understanding of the elders.

^{21 Ref} He pours contempt on princes, And loosens the belt of the strong.

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

^{23 Ref} He increases the nations, and he destroys them. He enlarges the nations, and he leads them captive.