They worshipped the dragon because he gave authority to the beast. And they worshipped the beast, saying, ‘Who is like the beast? Who is able to wage war against it? ’
These people are discontented grumblers, living according to their desires; their mouths utter arrogant words, flattering people for their own advantage.
All the administrators of the kingdom #– #the prefects, satraps, advisers, and governors #– #have agreed that the king should establish an ordinance and enforce an edict that, for thirty days, anyone who petitions any god or man except you, the king, will be thrown into the lions’ den.