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17 He takes wisdom away from leaders and makes fools of judges. 18 He takes off chains put on by kings, and holds back the power of kings. 19 He makes religious leaders walk without pride, and takes the power away from those who think they are safe.

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17 He leads rulers away stripped(A)
    and makes fools of judges.(B)
18 He takes off the shackles(C) put on by kings
    and ties a loincloth[a] around their waist.(D)
19 He leads priests away stripped(E)
    and overthrows officials long established.(F)

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Footnotes

  1. Job 12:18 Or shackles of kings / and ties a belt