16 True wisdom and power belong to Him.The deceived and the deceiver are His.
17 He leads counselors away barefootand makes judges go mad.
18 He releases the bonds put on by kings and fastens a belt around their waists.
19 He leads priests away barefootand overthrows established leaders.
20 He deprives trusted advisers of speechand takes away the elders’ good judgment.
21 He pours out contempt on noblesand disarms the strong.
22 He reveals mysteries from the darknessand brings the deepest darkness into the light.