“Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever;^(A)
    wisdom and power^(B) are his.
²¹ He changes times and seasons;^(C)
    he deposes^(D) kings and raises up others.^(E)
He gives wisdom^(F) to the wise
    and knowledge to the discerning.^(G)

“I will destroy the wisdom of the wise;
    the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.”^[a](A)

³¹ The horse is made ready for the day of battle,
    but victory rests with the Lord.^(A)