14 The Lord cast down the thrones of rulers and set the lowly in their place. (WEB) 15 The Lord plucked up the roots of nations and planted the lowly in their place. (WEB) 16 The Lord overthrew the lands of nations and destroyed them to the foundations of the earth. (WEB)
Sirach 10:14–16
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Isaiah 26:4–6
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Job 12:22–24
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Luke 1:51–53
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Job 34:23–25
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Sirach 48:5–7
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Job 12:18–20
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Isaiah 40:22–24
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