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Isaiah 40:23

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He has brought those who examine what is secret to nothingness. He has brought the judges of the earth to emptiness.

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He leads away priests in dishonor and displaces nobles,

He pours distain upon the leaders, relieving those who had been oppressed.

I was mindful of the works of the Lord. For I will be mindful from the beginning of your wonders,

The lofty eyes of man have been humbled, and the haughtiness of men will be bowed down. Then the Lord alone shall be exalted, in that day.

For the day of the Lord of hosts will prevail over all the proud and self-exalted, and over all the arrogant, and each one shall be humbled,

The Lord of hosts has planned this, so that he may tear down the arrogance of all glory, and may bring disgrace to all the illustrious of the earth.

Its nobles will not be in that place. Instead, they will call upon the king, and all its leaders will be as nothing.

Woe to you who are wise in your own eyes, and prudent in your own sight!

And I will destroy the judge in their midst, and I will execute all his leaders with him, says the Lord.