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Job 12:18-20
Good News Translation

18 He dethrones kings and makes them prisoners;
19     he humbles priests and men of power.
20 He silences those who are trusted,
    and takes the wisdom of old people away.

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Job 12:18-20
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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
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