29. Twelve months later, as the king was walking on the roof of the royal palace of Babylon,
30. he said, “Is not this the great Babylon I have built as the royal residence, by my mighty power and for the glory of my majesty?”
31. Even as the words were on his lips, a voice came from heaven, “This is what is decreed for you, King Nebuchadnezzar: Your royal authority has been taken from you.