23 In the latter period of their reign,
When the transgressors have run their course,
A king will stand,
Insolent and skilled in intrigue.
24 His power will be mighty, but not by his own power,
And he will adestroy to an astonishing degree
And succeed and do his will;
He will destroy mighty men and the holy people.
25 And through his insight
He will cause deceit to succeed by his hand;
And he will magnify himself in his heart,
And he will destroy many while they are at ease.
He will even astand against the Prince of princes,
But he will be broken bwithout hands.