Daniel 7:9–14

⁹I watched until thrones were set up 

and the Ancient One, who has lived for endless years, sat down. 

His clothes were as white as snow 

and the hair on his head was like pure wool. 

His throne was fiery flames, 

and its wheels were burning fire. 

¹⁰A river of fire flowed. 

It came from him. 

Thousands and thousands served him. 

Ten thousand times ten thousand were stationed in front of him. 

The court convened, 

and the books were opened. 

¹¹I continued to watch because of the impressive words that the horn was speaking. I watched until the animal was killed. Its body was destroyed and put into a raging fire. ¹²The power of the rest of the animals was taken away, but they were allowed to live for a period of time. 

¹³In my visions during the night, I saw among the clouds in heaven someone like the Son of Man.^aHe came to the Ancient One, who has lived for endless years, and was presented to him. ¹⁴He 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.