17.2 The Unjust Are Destroyed by God

(Job 12:16.21)

God is strong and always victorious;
both deceived and deceiver are in his power.
He takes away the wisdom of rulers
and makes leaders act like fools.
He dethrones kings and makes them prisoners;
he humbles priests and men of power.
He silences men who are trusted,
and takes the wisdom of old men away.
He disgraces those in power
and puts an end to the strength of rulers.