¹⁷ The sentence is by the decree of ^(A)the watchers, the decision by the word of ^(B)the holy ones, to the end that the living may know that the Most High ^(C)rules the kingdom of men ^(D)and gives it to whom he will and ^(E)sets over it the lowliest of men.’

²⁴ this is the interpretation, O king: It is a decree of the Most High, which has come upon my lord the king,

Nebuchadnezzar Restored

^34 (A)At the end of the days I, Nebuchadnezzar, lifted my eyes to heaven, and ^(B)my reason returned to me, and I blessed the Most High, and praised and honored ^(C)him who lives forever,

¹⁸ But ^(A)the saints of the Most High shall receive the kingdom and possess the kingdom forever, forever and ever.’

²² until the ^(A)Ancient of Days came, and ^(B)judgment was given for the saints of the Most High, and the time came when ^(C)the saints possessed the kingdom.