Job 12:16-22

16God has strength and wisdom. He has power over people who tell lies, and the people that they deceive.

17He causes clever people to become ashamed. He causes leaders to do foolish things.

18He takes authority away from kings. He dresses them like slaves.

19He causes priests to become ashamed. He removes the power of important people.

20He stops faithful men from giving advice. He removes the wisdom of old men.

21He causes rulers to be ashamed. He destroys the power of strong men.

22He shows people things that have been secrets. He shines light into dark places.