Job 12:18

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He looses the bonds of kings, and binds a waistcloth on their loins.

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He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding;

O Lord, I am thy servant; I am thy servant, the son of thy handmaid. Thou hast loosed my bonds.

On his robe and on his thigh he has a name inscribed, King of kings and Lord of lords.

Now John wore a garment of camel's hair, and a leather girdle around his waist; and his food was locusts and wild honey.

with kings and counselors of the earth who rebuilt ruins for themselves,

He pours contempt on princes, and looses the belt of the strong.

None is weary, none stumbles, none slumbers or sleeps, not a waistcloth is loose, not a sandal-thong broken;

Because God has loosed my cord and humbled me, they have cast off restraint in my presence.