²¹ He changes the times and seasons;
He removes kings and establishes kings.^(A)
He gives wisdom to the wise
and knowledge to those
who have understanding.^(B)

¹⁷ This word is by decree of the observers;
the matter is a command from the holy ones.
This is so the living will know
that the Most High is ruler
over the kingdom of men.
He gives it to anyone He wants
and sets the lowliest of men over it.^(A)