16True wisdom and power belong to Him.
The deceived and the deceiver are His.
17He leads counselors away barefoot
and makes fools of judges.
18He loosens the bonds placed by kings
and fastens a belt around their waists.
19He leads priests away barefoot
and overthrows the established.
20He deprives the trusted of speech
and takes away the discernment of elders.
21He pours out contempt on nobles
and disarms the mighty.
22He reveals the deep things of darkness
and brings deep shadows into light.
— Job 12:16-22