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18 He loosens the fetters of kings,
and he binds a loincloth on their loins.
19 He leads priests away stripped,
and he overthrows the members of ancient families.[a]
20 He deprives the trustworthy of speech,
and he takes away the discretion of elders.

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  1. Job 12:19 Literally “the constant”

18 He takes off the shackles(A) put on by kings
    and ties a loincloth[a] around their waist.(B)
19 He leads priests away stripped(C)
    and overthrows officials long established.(D)
20 He silences the lips of trusted advisers
    and takes away the discernment of elders.(E)

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