4:34 But at the end of the appointed time 1 I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up 2 toward heaven, and my sanity returned to me.
I extolled the Most High,
and I praised and glorified the one who lives forever.
For his authority is an everlasting authority,
and his kingdom extends from one generation to the next.
7:14 To him was given ruling authority, honor, and sovereignty.
All peoples, nations, and language groups were serving 3 him.
His authority is eternal and will not pass away. 4
His kingdom will not be destroyed. 5
1 tn Aram “days.”
2 tn Aram “lifted up my eyes.”
3 tn Some take “serving” here in the sense of “worshiping.”
4 tn Aram “is an eternal authority which will not pass away.”
5 tn Aram “is one which will not be destroyed.”