16 Let his mind be changed from a man's, and let a beast's mind be given to him; (A)and let seven periods of time (B)pass over him. 17 The sentence is by the decree of (C)the watchers, the decision by the word of (D)the holy ones, to the end that the living may know that the Most High (E)rules the kingdom of men (F)and gives it to whom he will and (G)sets over it the lowliest of men.’ 18 This dream I, King Nebuchadnezzar, saw. And you, O (H)Belteshazzar, tell me the interpretation, because (I)all the wise men of my kingdom are not able to make known to me the interpretation, but you are able, for (J)the spirit of the holy gods is in you.”

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