11. Doth not the ear try words? And the palate taste food for itself?
12. With the very aged [is] wisdom, And [with] length of days understanding.
13. With Him [are] wisdom and might, To him [are] counsel and understanding.
14. Lo, He breaketh down, and it is not built up, He shutteth against a man, And it is not opened.
15. Lo, He keepeth in the waters, and they are dried up, And he sendeth them forth, And they overturn the land.
16. With Him [are] strength and wisdom, His the deceived and deceiver.
17. Causing counsellors to go away a spoil, And judges He maketh foolish.
18. The bands of kings He hath opened, And He bindeth a girdle on their loins.
19. Causing ministers to go away a spoil And strong ones He overthroweth.