⁹ You will break them with an iron sceptre,
    as if they are clay pots.’

¹⁸ He takes authority away from kings.
    He dresses them like slaves.

²¹ He makes things happen at the right time.
He gives to some kings authority to rule.
    And he takes that authority away from other kings.
He causes some people to become wise.
He helps people to understand the things that they learn.