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11 What the king requires is far too difficult for any human being. Only the gods can reveal it to the king, and they do not live among us mortals.

12 When the king heard their reply, he was absolutely outraged and ordered that all the so-called wise men of Babylon be put to death. 13 So the decree was issued, and the king’s officials began to round up all the wise men in Babylon for execution; officers were sent to find and kill Daniel and his friends, too, for they were renowned for their wisdom.

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