Holy Scripture
Job 12:17
A church father on this verse
“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…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
17He leads counselors away captive, And maddens the judges of the earth.
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15If he should withhold the water, he will dry the earth: And if he should let it loose, he overthrows and destroys it.
16With him are strength and power: He has knowledge and understanding.
— Job 12:17 —
18He seats kings upon thrones, And girds their loins with a girdle.
19He sends away priests into captivity, And overthrows the mighty ones of the earth.