14
The Lord has cast down the thrones of rulers, and has seated the lowly in their place.
15
The Lord has plucked up the roots of the nations, and has planted the humble in their place.
16
The Lord has overthrown the lands of the nations, and has destroyed them to the foundations of the earth.
17
He has removed some of them and destroyed them, and has extinguished the memory of them from the earth.
18
Pride was not created for men, nor fierce anger for those born of women.
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