18 This dream I, King Nebuchadnezzar, saw. And you, O (A)Belteshazzar, tell me the interpretation, because (B)all the wise men of my kingdom are not able to make known to me the interpretation, but you are able, for (C)the spirit of the holy gods is in you.”

Daniel Interprets the Second Dream

19 Then Daniel, whose name was (D)Belteshazzar, was (E)dismayed for a while, and (F)his thoughts alarmed him. The king answered and said, “Belteshazzar, let not the dream or the interpretation alarm you.” Belteshazzar answered and said, “My lord, (G)may the dream be for those who hate you (H)and its interpretation for your enemies! 20 (I)The tree you saw, which grew and became strong, so that its top reached to heaven, and it was visible to the end of the whole earth,

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