1 At that time

Michael,  * the great prince

who stands watch over your people, will rise up.

There will be a time of distress  *

such as never has occurred  *

since nations came into being until that time.  *

But at that time all your people

who are found written in the book  * will escape.  *

2 Many who sleep in the dust  *

of the earth will awake,

some to eternal life,  *

and some to disgrace and eternal contempt.  *

3 Those who have insight will shine

like the bright expanse of the heavens,  *

and those who lead many to righteousness,  *

like the stars forever and ever.