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Job 12:18

World English Bible

18 He loosens the bond of kings. He binds their waist with a belt.

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American Standard Version

He looseth the bond of kings, And he bindeth their loins with a girdle.

Christian Standard Bible

He releases the bonds put on by kings and fastens a belt around their waists.

English Standard Version

He looses the bonds of kings and binds a waistcloth on their hips.

King James Version

He looseth the bond of kings, and girdeth their loins with a girdle.

New American Standard Bible

β€œHe undoes the binding of kings, And ties a loincloth around their waist.

New International Version

He takes off the shackles put on by kings and ties a loincloth around their waist.

New King James Version

He loosens the bonds of kings, And binds their waist with a belt.

New Living Translation

He removes the royal robe of kings. They are led away with ropes around their waist.