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.
21. He brings disgrace to important people. He takes power away from rulers.
22. He exposes even the darkest secrets. He sends light into places that are as dark as death.
23. God makes nations great, and then he destroys them. He makes nations grow large, and then he scatters their people.
24. He makes their leaders foolish. He makes them wander around in the desert.