21 He pours contempt on nobles

and disarms the mighty.

22 He reveals the deep things of darkness

and brings utter darkness into the light.

21 He poureth contempt upon princes,

And weakeneth the strength of the mighty.

22 He discovereth deep things out of darkness,

And bringeth out to light the shadow of death.

21 He pours disgrace upon princes

and disarms the strong.

22 “He uncovers mysteries hidden in darkness;

he brings light to the deepest gloom.

21 He pours contempt on princes,

And disarms the mighty.

22 He uncovers deep things out of darkness,

And brings the shadow of death to light.

21 He brings disgrace on important people

and takes away the weapons of the strong.

22 He uncovers the deep things of darkness

and brings dark shadows into the light.

21 He poureth contempt upon princes,

And looseth the belt of the strong.

22 He uncovereth deep things out of darkness,

And bringeth out to light the shadow of death.

21 He poureth contempt upon nobles, and slackeneth the girdle of the mighty; 22 He discovereth deep things out of darkness, and bringeth out into light the shadow of death;

21 He pours contempt on influential people 

and unbuckles the belt of the mighty. 

22 He uncovers mysteries ⸤hidden⸥ in the darkness 

and brings gloom into the light. 

21 He pours out contempt on nobles

and disarms the strong.

22 He reveals mysteries from the darkness

and brings the deepest darkness into the light.

21 He pours contempt on princes,

and looses the belt of the strong.

22 He uncovers the deeps out of darkness,

and brings deep darkness to light.

21 He pours contempt on noblemen,

and he loosens the girdle of the mighty.

22 “He uncovers mysteries out of darkness,

and he brings deep shadow to the light.

21 He looks down on proud leaders.

He takes away the strength of those who are mighty.

22 He tells people the secrets of darkness.

He brings evil plans out into the light.

21 “He pours contempt on nobles

And loosens the belt of the strong.

22 “He reveals mysteries from the darkness

And brings the deep darkness into light.