Daniel 4:16-18

New Catholic Bible

¹⁶ Daniel Interprets the Dream.^[a] Then Daniel, who was called Belteshazzar, was greatly upset and confused. The king said, “Belteshazzar, do not allow the dream and its meaning to terrify you.” Belteshazzar replied, “My lord, may the dream be meant for those who hurt you, and its interpretation for your enemies. ¹⁷ The tree that you saw, which grew great and strong, with its top reaching the sky so that it could be seen throughout the entire earth, ¹⁸ a tree with beautiful foliage and abundant fruit, providing food for all and affording shade for the wild beasts, with the birds of heaven dwelling in its branches—