9. I said, “Belteshazzar, not only are you the wisest of all advisers and counsellors, but the holy gods have given you special powers to solve the most difficult mysteries. So listen to what I dreamed and tell me what it means:
10. “In my sleep I sawa very tall treein the centre of the world.
11. It grew stronger and higher,until it reached to heavenand could be seenfrom anywhere on earth.
12. It was covered with leavesand heavy with fruit—enough for all nations.Wild animals enjoyed its shade,birds nested in its branches,and all creatures on earthlived on its fruit.