KJV ORIGINAL
The king of Babylon hath heard the report of them, and his hands waxed feeble: anguish took hold of him, and pangs as of a woman in travail.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
When the king of Babylon heard what was coming for him, his hands went weak with fear. Pure panic hit him — like the intense, overwhelming pain of someone in labor.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Even the most powerful people crumble when they realize their time is up.
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