Daniel 1:17-20

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¹⁷To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding^(A) of all kinds of literature and learning.^(B) And Daniel could understand visions and dreams of all kinds.^(C)

¹⁸At the end of the time^(D) set by the king to bring them into his service, the chief official presented them to Nebuchadnezzar. ¹⁹The king talked with them, and he found none equal to Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah; so they entered the king’s service.^(E) ²⁰In every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king questioned them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians^(F) and enchanters in his whole kingdom.^(G)

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Daniel 2:19-23

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¹⁹During the night the mystery^(A) was revealed to Daniel in a vision.^(B) Then Daniel praised the God of heaven^(C) ²⁰and said:

“Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever;^(D)
    wisdom and power^(E) are his.
²¹He changes times and seasons;^(F)
    he deposes^(G) kings and raises up others.^(H)
He gives wisdom^(I) to the wise
    and knowledge to the discerning.^(J)
²²He reveals deep and hidden things;^(K)
    he knows what lies in darkness,^(L)
    and light^(M) dwells with him.
²³I thank and praise you, God of my ancestors:^(N)
    You have given me wisdom^(O) and power,
you have made known to me what we asked of you,
    you have made known to us the dream of the king.^(P)”