Job 12:14-20 English Revised Version (ERV)

14. Behold, he breaketh down, and it cannot be built again; he shutteth up a man, and there can be no opening.

15. Behold, he withholdeth the waters, and they dry up; again, he sendeth them out, and they overturn the earth.

16. With him is strength and effectual working; the deceived and the deceiver are his.

17. He leadeth counsellors away spoiled, and judges maketh he fools.

18. He looseth the bond of kings, and bindeth their loins with a girdle.

19. He leadeth priests away spoiled, and overthroweth the mighty.

20. He removeth the speech of the trusty, and taketh away the understanding of the elders.

Job 12