²⁵ He will rouse his strength and enthusiasm^[a] against the king of the south^[b] with a large army. The king of the south will wage war with a large and very powerful army, but he will not be able to prevail because of the plans devised against him.

²⁷ These two kings, their minds^[a] filled with evil intentions, will trade^[b] lies with one another at the same table. But it will not succeed, for there is still an end at the appointed time.