The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts.
He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble.
Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.
Thus says the LORD your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you for your benefit, who directs you in the way you should go.
By My great power and outstretched arm, I made the earth and the men and beasts on the face of it, and I give it to whom I please.
He who admonishes the nations, does He not discipline? He who teaches man, does He lack knowledge?
…who teaches us more than the beasts of the earth and makes us wiser than the birds of the air?’
You will be driven away from mankind, and your dwelling will be with the beasts of the field. You will feed on grass like an ox and be drenched with the dew of heaven, and seven times shall pass you by, until you acknowledge that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes.
Then all your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their prosperity.
You will be driven away from mankind to live with the beasts of the field, and you will feed on grass like an ox. And seven times will pass you by, until you acknowledge that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes.”
“The days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when this city will be rebuilt for Me, from the tower of Hananel to the Corner Gate.
As for you, O king, the Most High God gave your father Nebuchadnezzar sovereignty and greatness, glory and honor.