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| 17 The sentence is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones; to the intent that the living may know that Ha`Elyon rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whoever he will, and sets up over it the lowest of men. | 17 " 'The decision is announced by messengers, the holy ones declare the verdict, so that the living may know that the Most High is sovereign over the kingdoms of men and gives them to anyone he wishes and sets over them the lowliest of men.' |
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