“He knoweth both the deceiver and deceived, He bringeth counsellors to a foolish end, and the judges to dulness. Whereas every man that strives to deceive his neighbour is wicked, and 'Truth' saith to the wicked, I never knew you, depart from Me ye that work iniquity; in what sense is it said here, that 'the Lord knowe…”
Gregory the Dialogist, 7th c. — Morals on the Book of Job, Book XI
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17He leadeth counsellors away spoiled, and maketh the judges fools.
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15Behold, he withholdeth the waters, and they dry up: also he sendeth them out, and they overturn the earth.
16With him is strength and wisdom: the deceived and the deceiver are his.
— Job 12:17 —
18He looseth the bond of kings, and girdeth their loins with a girdle.
19He leadeth princes away spoiled, and overthroweth the mighty.