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15 But leave its stump and roots
    in the ground,
surrounded by grass
and held by chains
    of iron and bronze.

‘Make sure that this ruler
    lives like the animals
out in the open fields,
    unprotected from the dew.
16 Give him the mind
of a wild animal
    for seven long years.[a]
17 This punishment is given
at the command
    of the holy angels.[b]
It will show to all who live
that God Most High
    controls all kingdoms
and chooses for their rulers
    persons of humble birth.’

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Footnotes

  1. 4.16 long years: Aramaic “times.”
  2. 4.17 angels: See the note at 4.13.

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