16. To him belong strength and insight;both deceived and deceiver are his.
17. He leads rulers away strippedand makes fools of judges.
18. He takes off the shackles put on by kingsand ties a loincloth round their waist.
19. He leads priests away strippedand overthrows officials long established.
20. He silences the lips of trusted advisorsand takes away the discernment of elders.
21. He pours contempt on noblesand disarms the mighty.