19 Because of the greatness he gave him, all peoples, nations, and languages(A) were terrified and fearful of him. He killed anyone he wanted and kept alive anyone he wanted; he exalted anyone he wanted and humbled anyone he wanted.

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19 Because of the high position he gave him, all the nations and peoples of every language dreaded and feared him. Those the king wanted to put to death, he put to death;(A) those he wanted to spare, he spared; those he wanted to promote, he promoted; and those he wanted to humble, he humbled.(B)

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19 And for the majesty that he gave him, all people, nations, and languages, trembled and feared before him: whom he would he slew; and whom he would he kept alive; and whom he would he set up; and whom he would he put down.

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Then a warrior king will arise; he will rule a vast realm and do whatever he wants.(A)

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Then a mighty king will arise, who will rule with great power and do as he pleases.(A)

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And a mighty king shall stand up, that shall rule with great dominion, and do according to his will.

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36 “Then the king will do whatever he wants.(A) He will exalt and magnify himself above every god,(B) and he will say outrageous things against the God of gods.(C) He will be successful until the time of wrath is completed,(D) because what has been decreed will be accomplished.

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The King Who Exalts Himself

36 “The king will do as he pleases. He will exalt and magnify himself(A) above every god and will say unheard-of things(B) against the God of gods.(C) He will be successful until the time of wrath(D) is completed, for what has been determined must take place.(E)

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36 And the king shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvellous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the indignation be accomplished: for that that is determined shall be done.

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