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And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors are come to the full, a king of fiercecountenance, and understanding dark sentences, shall stand up.
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And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and he shall destroywonderfully, and shall prosper, and practise, and shall destroy the mighty and the holypeople.
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And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify himself in his heart, and by peace shall destroymany: he shall also stand up against the Prince of princes; but he shall be brokenwithouthand.
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And I Danielfainted, and was sick certain days; afterward I rose up, and did the king'sbusiness; and I was astonished at the vision, but none understood it.