17 This sentence is by the decree of the angelic watchers,
And the decision is a command of the holy ones,
In order that the living may (A)know
That the Most High is ruler over the realm of mankind,
And (B)He grants it to whomever He wishes
And sets over it the (C)lowliest of people.”

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25 that you be (A)driven away from mankind and your dwelling place be with the animals of the field, and you be given grass to eat like cattle and be drenched with the dew of heaven; and seven [a]periods of time will pass over you, until you recognize that the (B)Most High is ruler over the realm of mankind and (C)bestows it on whomever He wishes. 26 And in that it was commanded to (D)leave the stump [b]with the roots of the tree, your kingdom will [c]remain as yours after you recognize that it is (E)Heaven that rules.

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Footnotes

  1. Daniel 4:25 I.e., years
  2. Daniel 4:26 Lit of
  3. Daniel 4:26 Lit be enduring to you

32 and (A)you will be driven away from mankind, and your dwelling place will be with the animals of the field. You will be given grass to eat like cattle, and (B)seven [a]periods of time will pass over you until you recognize that the (C)Most High is ruler over the realm of mankind and bestows it on whomever He wishes.’

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Footnotes

  1. Daniel 4:32 I.e., years

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