And I said, My age shall continue as the stem of a palm tree; I shall live a long while.

My glory was fresh in me, and my bow prospered in my hand.

and said, I shall be a princess forever; you did not perceive these things in your heart, nor did you remember the latter end.

[This translation omits this verse.]

the king answered and said, Is not this great Babylon, which I have built for a royal residence, by the might of my power, for the honor of my glory?

And I will say to my soul, "Soul, you have many goods laid away for many years; relax; eat, drink, and be merry."'

And lest I exalt myself above measure by the excellence of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, an angel of Satan, that it might beat me, lest I exalt myself above measure.

He has not lent his money on usury, and has not received bribes against the innocent. He that does these things shall never be moved.

I foresaw the Lord always before my face; for He is on my right hand, that I should not be moved.

Help me, and I shall be saved; and I will meditate on Your statutes continually.