Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Job 12:18
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Berean Standard Bible
He loosens the bonds placed by kings and fastens a belt around their waists.
King James Version
He looseth the bond of kings, and girdeth their loins with a girdle.
World English Bible
He loosens the bond of kings. He binds their waist with a belt.
American Standard Version
He looseth the bond of kings, And he bindeth their loins with a girdle.
Berean Literal Bible
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Job 12
16 True wisdom and power belong to Him. The deceived and the deceiver are His.
17 He leads counselors away barefoot and makes fools of judges.
18 He loosens the bonds placed by kings and fastens a belt around their waists.
19 He leads priests away barefoot and overthrows the established.
20 He deprives the trusted of speech and takes away the discernment of elders.
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