NET
5 The beast was given a mouth speaking proud words and blasphemies, and he was permitted to exercise ruling authority for forty-two months.
Darby
5 And there was given to it a mouth, speaking great things and blasphemies; and there was given to it authority to pursue its career forty-two months.
KJV
5 And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty [and] two months.