^{18 Ref} So that they might make a request for the mercy of the God of heaven in the question of this secret; so that Daniel and his friends might not come to destruction with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.

^{19 Ref} Then the secret was made clear to Daniel in a vision of the night. And Daniel gave blessing to the God of heaven.

^{20 Ref} And Daniel said in answer, May the name of God be praised for ever and ever: for wisdom and strength are his:

^{21 Ref} By him times and years are changed: by him kings are taken away and kings are lifted up: he gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those whose minds are awake:

^{22 Ref} He is the unveiler of deep and secret things: he has knowledge of what is in the dark, and the light has its living-place with him.

^{23 Ref} I give you praise and worship, O God of my fathers, who have given me wisdom and strength, and have now made clear to me what we were requesting from you: for you have given us knowledge of the king's business.