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Gill's Exposition
He looseth the bonds of kings,.... Not with which they themselves may be bound, being taken prisoners, or being so before made kings, and brought from thence to reign, as in Ecc 4:14; but that which…
Barnes' Notes
He leadeth counsellors away spoiled - Plundered or captive. That is, the counsels of wise and great men do not avail against God. Statesmen who promised themselves victory as the result of their plans…
This is a noble discourse of Job's concerning the wisdom, power, and sovereignty of God, in ordering and disposing of all the affairs of the children of men, according to the counsel of his own will,…
Cambridge Bible
away spoiled The word is rendered "stripped" Mic 1:8, the meaning being, deprived of their outer garments, and clothed as slaves and captives. The word might perhaps mean "barefooted" (so Sept. Mic…
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