^{18 Ref} and to seek mercies from before the God of the heavens concerning this secret, that they destroy not Daniel and his companions with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.

^{19 Ref} Then to Daniel, in a vision of the night, the secret hath been revealed. Then hath Daniel blessed the God of the heavens.

^{20 Ref} Daniel hath answered and said, `Let the name of God be blessed from age even unto age, for wisdom and might -- for they are His.

^{21 Ref} And He is changing times and seasons, He is causing kings to pass away, and He is raising up kings; He is giving wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those possessing understanding.

^{22 Ref} He is revealing deep and hidden things; He hath known what `is' in darkness, and light with Him hath dwelt.