# He cuts off the spirit of the princes

The phrase "He cuts off the spirit" is an idiom that means He breaks the spirit or He humbles. Alternate translation: "He humbles the princes" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])

# he is feared by the kings of the earth

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "the kings of the earth fear him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])