18 He loosens the bonds placed by kings and fastens a belt around their waists.
Job 12:18
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Odes of Solomon 22:3–5
3 He who scattered my enemies had existed from ancient and my adversaries: (ODE) 4 He who gave me authority over bonds that I might loose them; (ODE) 5 He that overthrew by my hands the dragon with seven heads: and thou hast set me over his roots that I might destroy his seed. (ODE)
Psalms 76:11–12
11 Make and fulfill your vows to the LORD your God; let all the neighboring lands bring tribute to Him who is to be feared. 12 He breaks the spirits of princes; He is feared by the kings of the earth.
Psalms 107:15–17
15 Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men. 16 For He has broken down the gates of bronze and cut through the bars of iron. 17 Fools, in their rebellious ways, and through their iniquities, suffered affliction.
Psalms 105:19–21
19 until his prediction came true and the word of the LORD proved him right. 20 The king sent and released him; the ruler of peoples set him free. 21 He made him master of his household, ruler over all his substance,
Psalms 107:39–41
39 When they are decreased and humbled by oppression, evil, and sorrow, 40 He pours out contempt on the nobles and makes them wander in a trackless wasteland. 41 But He lifts the needy from affliction and increases their families like flocks.
Job 34:23–25
23 For God need not examine a man further or have him approach for judgment. 24 He shatters the mighty without inquiry and sets up others in their place. 25 Therefore, He recognizes their deeds; He overthrows them in the night and they are crushed.
Nahum 1:12–14
12 This is what the LORD says: “Though they are allied and numerous, yet they will be cut down and pass away. Though I have afflicted you, O Judah, I will afflict you no longer. 13 For I will now break their yoke from your neck and tear away your shackles.” 14 The LORD…
Psalms 149:7–9
7 to inflict vengeance on the nations and punishment on the peoples, 8 to bind their kings with chains and their nobles with shackles of iron, 9 to execute the judgment written against them. This honor is for all His saints. Hallelujah!
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