20 He deprives the trusted of speech and takes away the discernment of elders. 21 He pours out contempt on nobles and disarms the mighty. 22 He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings deep shadows into light.
Job 12:20–22
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Psalms 107:39–41
39 When they are decreased and humbled by oppression, evil, and sorrow, 40 He pours out contempt on the nobles and makes them wander in a trackless wasteland. 41 But He lifts the needy from affliction and increases their families like flocks.
Job 5:11–13
11 He sets the lowly on high, so that mourners are lifted to safety. 12 He thwarts the schemes of the crafty, so that their hands find no success. 13 He catches the wise in their craftiness, and sweeps away the plans of the cunning.
Greek Daniel 2:21–23
21 He changes the times and the seasons. He removes kings and sets up kings. He gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those who have understanding. (WEB) 22 He reveals the deep and secret things. He knows what is in the darkness, and the light dwells with him. (WEB) 23 I thank… (WEB)
Daniel 2:21–23
21 He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. 22 He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him. 23 To You, O God of my fathers,…
Isaiah 40:22–24
22 He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth; its dwellers are like grasshoppers. He stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them out like a tent to dwell in. 23 He brings the princes to nothing and makes the rulers of the earth meaningless. 24 No so…
Job 34:23–25
23 For God need not examine a man further or have him approach for judgment. 24 He shatters the mighty without inquiry and sets up others in their place. 25 Therefore, He recognizes their deeds; He overthrows them in the night and they are crushed.
Psalms 76:11–12
11 Make and fulfill your vows to the LORD your God; let all the neighboring lands bring tribute to Him who is to be feared. 12 He breaks the spirits of princes; He is feared by the kings of the earth.
Isaiah 44:24–26
24 Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer who formed you from the womb: “I am the LORD, who has made all things, who alone stretched out the heavens, who by Myself spread out the earth, 25 who foils the signs of false prophets and makes fools of diviners, who confounds t…
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