⁸ But Daniel resolved not to defile^(A) himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way.

¹⁴ For if you remain silent^(A) at this time, relief^(B) and deliverance^(C) for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”^(D)

³⁹ Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you,^(A) there is no one so discerning and wise as you.^{(B) 40} You shall be in charge of my palace,^(C) and all my people are to submit to your orders.^(D) Only with respect to the throne will I be greater than you.^(E)”