He loosens the bonds of the kings, and binds a loincloth around 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 contempt on nobles and loosens the belts of the mighty.
with kings and counselors of the earth, who built for themselves places now desolate,
Because He has loosened my cord and afflicted me, they have cast off restraint in my presence
O Adonai! Surely I am Your servant. I am Your servant, the son of Your maidservant. You have freed me from my bonds.
None will be weary and none stumble among them; none will slumber or sleep; no belt will be loose at the waist; no strap of sandals be broken.
He changes times and seasons. He removes kings and installs kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.
Now John wore clothing from camel’s hair and a leather belt around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey.
On His robe and on His thigh He has a name written, “King of kings, and Lord of lords.”