34 When they stumble, they shall receive a little help. And many shall join themselves to them with flattery, 35 and some of the wise shall stumble, so that they may be refined, (A)purified, and (B)made white, until (C)the time of the end, (D)for it still awaits the appointed time.

36 “And the king shall (E)do as he wills. (F)He shall exalt himself and magnify himself above every god, (G)and shall speak astonishing things against (H)the God of gods. (I)He shall prosper (J)till the indignation is accomplished; for what is decreed shall be done.

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