He [it is] who reducesrulersto nothing,Who makesthe judgesof the earthmeaningless.
"He makes priestswalkbarefootAnd overthrowsthe secureones.
"He pourscontempton noblesAnd loosensthe beltof the strong.
He pourscontemptupon princesAnd makes them wanderin a pathlesswaste.
He will cutoffthe spiritof princes;He is fearedby the kingsof the earth.
The proudlookof manwill be abasedAnd the loftinessof manwill be humbled,And the LORDalonewill be exaltedin that day.
For the LORDof hostswill have a day[of reckoning] Againsteveryonewhois proudand loftyAnd againsteveryonewho is liftedup, That he may be abased.
The LORDof hostshas plannedit, to defilethe prideof allbeauty,To despiseallthe honoredof the earth.
Its nobles--thereis noonethere[Whom] they may proclaimking--And allits princeswill be nothing.
Woeto those whoare wisein their own eyesAnd cleverin their own sight!
"I will also cutoffthe judgefrom her midstAnd slayallher princeswith him," saysthe LORD.
