Dan 8:23-Dan 8:25 - “In the latter part of their reign, - Bible Gateway

 Daniel 8:23-25

At the signing of the Declaration of Independence, 

Benjamin Franklin 

is 

quoted as having replied to a comment by Hancock that they must all hang together: 

"Yes, 

we must, indeed, all hang together, 

or

 most assuredly we shall all hang separately."

New International Version (NIV)

23 “In the latter part of their reign, 

when rebels have become completely wicked, 

a fierce-looking king, a master of intrigue, 

will arise. 

24 He will become very strong, but not by his own power. 

He will cause astounding devastation and will succeed in whatever he does. 

He will destroy those who are mighty, the holy people. 

25 He will cause deceit to prosper, and he will consider himself superior. 

When they feel secure, 

he will destroy many and take his stand against 

the 

Prince of princes. 

Yet 

he will be destroyed, 

but

 not by human power.

Dan 8:23-Dan 8:25 - “In the latter part of their reign, - Bible Gateway:

de·ceit

diˈsēt

noun

noun: deceit; plural noun: deceits

1. 
   
2. the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.
3. "a web of deceit"

   synonyms: deception, deceitfulness, duplicity, double-dealing, fraud, cheating,trickery, chicanery, deviousness, slyness, wiliness,  guile, bluff, lying,pretense, treachery; antonyms: honesty