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1 In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a word was revealed to Daniel, who was named Belteshaz'zar. And the word was true, and it was a great conflict. And he understood the word and had understanding of the vision.
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1 In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia, a revelation was given to Daniel (who was called Belteshazzar). Its message was true and it concerned a great war. The understanding of the message came to him in a vision.
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2 In those days I, Daniel, was mourning for three weeks.
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2 At that time I, Daniel, mourned for three weeks.
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3 I ate no delicacies, no meat or wine entered my mouth, nor did I anoint myself at all, for the full three weeks.
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3 I ate no choice food; no meat or wine touched my lips; and I used no lotions at all until the three weeks were over.
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