15. If he holds back the rain, the earth will dry up. If he lets the rain loose, it will flood the land.
16. God is strong and always wins. He controls those who fool others and those who are fooled.
17. He strips advisors of their wisdom and makes leaders act like fools.
18. He strips kings of their authority and makes them slaves.
19. He strips priests of their power and removes those who feel so secure in their position.
20. He makes trusted advisors be silent. He takes away the wisdom of the older leaders.