7. The man clothed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, lifted his right hand and his left hand towards heaven, and I heard him swear by him who lives for ever, saying, ‘It will be for a time, times and half a time. When the power of the holy people has been finally broken, all these things will be completed.’
8. I heard, but I did not understand. So I asked, ‘My lord, what will the outcome of all this be?’
9. He replied, ‘Go your way, Daniel, because the words are rolled up and sealed until the time of the end.
10. Many will be purified, made spotless and refined, but the wicked will continue to be wicked. None of the wicked will understand, but those who are wise will understand.