He releases the bonds put on by kings and fastens a belt round their waists.
He looseth the bond of kings, And girdeth their loins with a girdle.
He looses the fetters [ordered] by kings and has [the] waistcloth [of a slave] bound about their [own] loins.
He looseth the bond of kings, And he bindeth their loins with a girdle.
unties the belt of kings, binds a garment around their loins;
He removes the belt of kings and encircles their waist with a rope.
He looseth the belt of kings, and girdeth their loins with a cord.
He pours out contempt on nobles and disarms the strong.
with the kings and counsellors of the earth, who rebuilt ruined cities for themselves,
Because God has loosened my bowstring and oppressed me, they have cast off restraint in my presence.
None of them grows weary or stumbles; no one slumbers or sleeps. No belt is loose and no sandal strap broken.
He changes the times and seasons; he removes kings and establishes kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding.
Now John had a camel-hair garment with a leather belt round his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey.
And he has a name written on his robe and on his thigh: King of Kings and L ord of L ords.