Daniel 2:20-23

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20} and declared:

May the name of God
be praised forever and ever,^(A)
for wisdom^(B) and power belong to Him.

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He changes the times and seasons;
He removes kings and establishes kings.^(C)
He gives wisdom to the wise
and knowledge to those
who have understanding.^(D)

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He reveals the deep and hidden things;
He knows what is in the darkness,^(E)
and light dwells with Him.^(F)

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I offer thanks and praise to You,
God of my fathers,^(G)
because You have given me
wisdom and power.
And now You have let me know
what we asked of You,
for You have let us know^(H)
the king’s mystery.^(a)

Footnotes:

a. Daniel 2:23: Lit matter

Cross references:

A. Daniel 2:20: 1 Chronicles 29:10; Psalm 72:18; Luke 1:68

B. Daniel 2:20: Job 12:13; Isaiah 28:29

C. Daniel 2:21: 1 Chronicles 29:11-12; Daniel 4:17; Romans 13:1

D. Daniel 2:21: Job 12:16-22

E. Daniel 2:22: Job 12:22; Psalm 139:12; Jeremiah 23:24; Amos 4:13; Hebrews 4:13

F. Daniel 2:22: John 1:4-5; 1 John 1:5

G. Daniel 2:23: Genesis 31:42; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 26:7; 1 Chronicles 12:17; 1 Chronicles 29:18

H. Daniel 2:23: Daniel 1:17-18