14 If he tears down, none can rebuild;
    if he (A)shuts a man in, none can open.
15 If he (B)withholds the waters, they dry up;
    if he (C)sends them out, they overwhelm the land.
16 With him are strength and (D)sound wisdom;
    the deceived and the deceiver are his.
17 He leads (E)counselors away stripped,
    and (F)judges he makes fools.
18 He (G)looses the bonds of kings
    and binds a waistcloth on their hips.

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends

John, ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal
John, ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal
Retail: $6.99
Our Price: $3.07
Save: $3.92 (56%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
ESV Economy Bible, Softcover, Case of 40
ESV Economy Bible, Softcover, Case of 40
Retail: $199.60
Our Price: $91.60
Save: $108.00 (54%)
3.0 of 5.0 stars
ESV Church Bible (Value Pew Bible) Case of 24
ESV Church Bible (Value Pew Bible) Case of 24
Retail: $311.76
Our Price: $155.76
Save: $156.00 (50%)
Proverbs, ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal
Proverbs, ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal
Retail: $8.99
Our Price: $5.99
Save: $3.00 (33%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars