33. And they that are wise among the people shall instruct the many; and they shall fall by the sword, and by flame, by captivity, and by spoil, many days.
34. And when they fall, they shall be helped with a little help; but many shall cleave to them with flatteries.
35. And some of the wise shall fall, to try them, and to purge and to make them white, to the time of the end: for it shall yet be for the time appointed.
36. And the king shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god and speak monstrous things against the ·God of god; and he shall prosper until the indignation be accomplished: for that which is determined shall be done.
37. And he will not regard the God of his fathers, nor the desire of women; nor regard any god for he will magnify himself above all.