14. He was given power, honor, and a kingdom. People from every province, nation, and language were to serve him. His power is an eternal power that will not be taken away. His kingdom will never be destroyed.
15. I, Daniel, was deeply troubled, and my visions frightened me.
16. I went to someone who was standing there and asked him to tell me the truth about all this. So he told me what all this meant.
17. He said, “These four large animals are four kingdoms that will rise to power on the earth.
18. But the holy people of the Most High will take possession of the kingdom and keep it forever and ever.”
19. Then I wanted to know the truth about the fourth animal, which was so different from all the others. It was very terrifying and had iron teeth and bronze claws. It devoured and crushed its victims, and trampled whatever was left.
20. I also wanted to know about the ten horns on its head and about the other horn that had come up and made three of the horns fall out. That horn had eyes and a mouth that spoke impressive things. It appeared to be bigger than the others.
21. I saw that horn making war against the holy people and defeating them.
22. It did this until the Ancient One, who has lived for endless years, came and judged in favor of the holy people of the Most High. The time came when the holy people took possession of the kingdom.