Catholic Public Domain Version
"He removes the belt of kings and encircles their waist with a rope. "
— Job 12:18, Catholic Public Domain Version
“He looseth the bond of kings, and girdeth their loins with a girdle.”
“He looseth the bond of kings, And he bindeth their loins with a girdle. ”
“He loosens the bond of kings. He binds their waist with a belt.”
“He loosens the bonds of kings and binds a loincloth around their waist.”
“He looseth the belt of kings, and girdeth their loins with a cord.”
“He undoes the chains of kings, and puts his band on them;”
“He looseth the bond of kings, and girdeth their loins with a girdle.”
If he restrains the waters, everything will dry up; and if he sends them forth, they will subdue the land.
With him is strength and wisdom; he knows both the deceiver and he who is deceived.
He leads advisors to a foolish end and judges to stupidity.
He removes the belt of kings and encircles their waist with a rope.
He leads away priests in dishonor and displaces nobles,
altering the lips of those who speak the truth and sweeping away the teaching of the aged.
He pours disdain upon the leaders, relieving those who had been oppressed.