21 And he is changing times* and seasons,+ removing kings and setting up kings,+ giving wisdom to the wise ones and knowledge to those knowing discernment.+

25 And he will speak even words against the Most High,*+ and he will harass continually* the holy ones themselves of the Supreme One.*+ And he will intend to change times*+ and law,+ and they* will be given into his hand for a time, and times and half a time.*+

24 and they will fall by the edge of the sword and be led captive into all the nations;+ and Jerusalem will be trampled on by the nations,* until the appointed times+ of the nations are fulfilled.*