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25 `And by his understanding he hath also caused deceit to prosper in his hand, and in his heart he exerteth himself, and by ease he destroyeth many; and against the prince of princes he standeth -- and without hand he is broken.

26 And the appearance of the evening and of the morning, that is told, is true; and thou, hide thou the vision, for [it is] after many days.'

27 And I, Daniel, have been, yea, I became sick [for] days, and I rise, and do the king's work, and am astonished at the appearance, and there is none understanding.

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25 He will cause deceit(A) to prosper, and he will consider himself superior. When they feel secure, he will destroy many and take his stand against the Prince of princes.(B) Yet he will be destroyed, but not by human power.(C)

26 “The vision of the evenings and mornings that has been given you is true,(D) but seal(E) up the vision, for it concerns the distant future.”(F)

27 I, Daniel, was worn out. I lay exhausted(G) for several days. Then I got up and went about the king’s business.(H) I was appalled(I) by the vision; it was beyond understanding.

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