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18 He ·takes off chains that kings put on [or loosens the sash of kings]
    and ·puts a garment on their bodies [or tightens the waistcloth around their hips; C he undermines their royal prerogatives and powers and causes them pain].
19 He leads priests away ·naked [L plundered]
    and destroys the ·powerful [L long-established].
20 He makes trusted people be silent
    and takes away the ·wisdom [discernment] of elders.

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