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 (A)He changes times and seasons;
    (B)he removes kings and sets up kings;
(C)he gives wisdom to the wise
    (D)and knowledge to those who have understanding;
22 (E)he reveals deep and hidden things;
    (F)he knows what is in the darkness,
    (G)and the light dwells with him.
23 To you, O (H)God of my fathers,
    (I)I give thanks and praise,
for (J)you have given me wisdom and might,
    and have now made known to me what (K)we asked of you,
    for you have made known to us the king's matter.”

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