7. The fourth beast was stronger and more terrifying than the others. Its huge teeth were made of iron, and what it didn't grind with its teeth, it smashed with its feet. It was different from the others, and it had horns on its head—ten of them.
8. Just as I was thinking about these horns, a smaller horn appeared, and three of the other horns were pulled up by the roots to make room for it. This horn had the eyes of a human and a mouth that spoke with great pride.
9. Thrones were set upwhile I was watching,and the Eternal Godtook his place.His clothing and his hairwere white as snow.His throne was a blazing firewith fiery wheels,
10. and flames were dashing outfrom all around him.Countless thousandswere standing thereto serve him.The time of judgment began,and the books were opened.
11. I watched closely to see what would happen to this smaller horn because of the arrogant things it was saying. Then before my very eyes, the fourth beast was killed and its body destroyed by fire.
12. The other three beasts had their authority taken from them, but they were allowed to live a while longer.
13. As I continued to watch the vision that night,I saw what looked likea son of mancoming with the clouds of heaven,and he was presentedto the Eternal God.
14. He was crowned kingand given power and glory,so that all peopleof every nation and racewould serve him.He will rule for ever,and his kingdom is eternal,never to be destroyed.
15. Daniel wrote:I was terrified by these visions, and I didn't know what to think.