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18 He takes away the ruling power of kings,
and he wraps a loincloth around their waist.[a]
19 He causes priests to be led away naked,
and he brings the pillars of society down to ruin.
20 He closes the lips of trusted advisors,
and he takes away good judgment from elders.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 12:18 The translation of this verse is uncertain. Some translate it as a positive verse in the midst of negatives.