Daniel 4:17-19
New American Standard Bible 1995
17 “This sentence is by the decree of the angelic watchers
And the decision is a command of the holy ones,
In order that the living may (A)know
That the Most High is ruler over the realm of mankind,
And (B)bestows it on whom He wishes
And sets over it the (C)lowliest of men.”
18 This is the dream which I, King Nebuchadnezzar, have seen. Now you, Belteshazzar, tell me its interpretation, inasmuch as none of the (D)wise men of my kingdom is able to make known to me the interpretation; but you are able, for a (E)spirit of the holy gods is in you.’
Daniel Interprets the Vision
19 “Then Daniel, whose name is Belteshazzar, was appalled for a while as his (F)thoughts alarmed him. The king responded and said, ‘Belteshazzar, do not (G)let the dream or its interpretation alarm you.’ Belteshazzar replied, ‘(H)My lord, if only the dream applied to those who hate you and its interpretation to (I)your adversaries!
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