Daniel 2:14-23

¹⁴Then Daniel replied with prudence and discretion to Arioch the commander of the king's bodyguard, who had come to kill all those in Babylon who were known for their wisdom.

¹⁵Daniel asked the king's commander, “Why is the king's decree so urgent?” So Arioch told Daniel what had happened.

¹⁶Then Daniel went in and requested an appointment with the king so that he could present the interpretation to the king.

¹⁷Then Daniel went to his house and explained to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, what had happened.

¹⁸He urged them to seek mercy from the God of heaven concerning this mystery so that he and they might not be killed with the rest of the men of Babylon who were known for their wisdom.

¹⁹That night the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision. Then Daniel praised the God of heaven

²⁰and said, “Praise the name of God forever and ever; for wisdom and power belong to him.

²¹He changes the times and seasons; he removes kings and places kings on their thrones. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding.

²²He reveals the deep and hidden things because he knows what is in the darkness, and the light lives with him.

²³God of my ancestors, I thank you and praise you for the wisdom and power you gave to me. Now you have made known to me what we asked of you, you have made known to us the matter that concerns the king.”