21 And He changes (A)the times and the seasons;
(B)He removes kings and raises up kings;
(C)He gives wisdom to the wise
And knowledge to those who have understanding.
22 (D)He reveals deep and secret things;
(E)He knows what is in the darkness,
And (F)light dwells with Him.

23 “I thank You and praise You,
O God of my fathers;
You have given me wisdom and might,
And have now made known to me what we (G)asked of You,
For You have made known to us the king’s [a]demand.”

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Footnotes

  1. Daniel 2:23 Lit. word

21 He changes times and seasons;(A)
    he deposes(B) kings and raises up others.(C)
He gives wisdom(D) to the wise
    and knowledge to the discerning.(E)
22 He reveals deep and hidden things;(F)
    he knows what lies in darkness,(G)
    and light(H) dwells with him.
23 I thank and praise you, God of my ancestors:(I)
    You have given me wisdom(J) and power,
you have made known to me what we asked of you,
    you have made known to us the dream of the king.(K)

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