16 Let his mind be changed from that of a man and let him be given the mind of an animal, till seven times[a] pass by for him.(A)

17 “‘The decision is announced by messengers, the holy ones declare the verdict, so that the living may know that the Most High(B) is sovereign(C) over all kingdoms on earth and gives them to anyone he wishes and sets over them the lowliest(D) of people.’

18 “This is the dream that I, King Nebuchadnezzar, had. Now, Belteshazzar, tell me what it means, for none of the wise men in my kingdom can interpret it for me.(E) But you can,(F) because the spirit of the holy gods(G) is in you.”(H)

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Footnotes

  1. Daniel 4:16 Or years; also in verses 23, 25 and 32

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