44 And in the days of those kings (A)the God of heaven will set up (B)a kingdom that shall never be destroyed, nor shall the kingdom be left to another people. (C)It shall break in pieces all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, and (D)it shall stand forever, 45 just as (E)you saw that (F)a stone was cut from a mountain by no human hand, and that (G)it broke in pieces the iron, the bronze, the clay, the silver, and the gold. A (H)great God has made known to the king what shall be after this. The dream is certain, and its interpretation sure.”

Daniel Is Promoted

46 Then King Nebuchadnezzar (I)fell upon his face and (J)paid homage to Daniel, and commanded that (K)an offering and (L)incense be offered up to him. 47 The king answered and said to Daniel, “Truly, your (M)God is God of gods and (N)Lord of kings, and (O)a revealer of mysteries, for you have been able to reveal this mystery.” 48 Then the king gave Daniel high honors and many great (P)gifts, and made him ruler over the whole (Q)province of Babylon and (R)chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon. 49 Daniel made a request of the king, and he (S)appointed (T)Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego over the affairs of (U)the province of Babylon. But Daniel (V)remained at the king's court.

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