18 [a]O king, the (A)Most High God (B)granted [b]sovereignty, (C)greatness, honor, and majesty to Nebuchadnezzar your father. 19 Now because of the greatness which He granted him, all the peoples, nations, and populations of all [c]languages trembled and feared in his presence; (D)whomever he wished, he killed, and whomever he wished, he spared alive; and whomever he wished he elevated, and whomever he wished he humbled. 20 But when his heart [d]was (E)arrogant and his spirit became so [e](F)overbearing that he behaved presumptuously, he was (G)deposed from his royal throne, and his dignity was taken away from him.

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Footnotes

  1. Daniel 5:18 Lit You, O king
  2. Daniel 5:18 Or the kingdom
  3. Daniel 5:19 Lit tongues
  4. Daniel 5:20 Lit rose up
  5. Daniel 5:20 Lit strong

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