11 The tree grew and became strong;
Its height reached to the heavens,
And it could be seen to the ends of all the earth.
12 Its leaves were lovely,
Its fruit abundant,
And in it was food for all.
(A)The beasts of the field found shade under it,
The birds of the heavens dwelt in its branches,
And all flesh was fed from it.

13 “I saw in the visions of my head while on my bed, and there was (B)a watcher, (C)a holy one, coming down from heaven.

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11 The tree grew large and strong and its top touched the sky; it was visible to the ends of the earth.(A) 12 Its leaves were beautiful, its fruit abundant, and on it was food for all. Under it the wild animals found shelter, and the birds lived in its branches;(B) from it every creature was fed.

13 “In the visions I saw while lying in bed,(C) I looked, and there before me was a holy one,(D) a messenger,[a] coming down from heaven.

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Footnotes

  1. Daniel 4:13 Or watchman; also in verses 17 and 23