1. King Nebuchadnezzar sent a letter. It went to the people, nations and those who speak every language in all the world. The letter said:I wish you great wealth!
2. The Most High God has done miracles and wonderful things for me. I am happy to tell you about these things.
3. The things he has done are great.His miracles are mighty.His kingdom continues forever.His rule will continue for all time.
4. I, Nebuchadnezzar, was at my palace. I was happy and successful.
5. I had a dream that made me afraid. As I was lying on my bed, I saw pictures and visions in my mind. Those things made me very afraid.
6. So I gave an order. All the wise men of Babylon were to be brought to me. I wanted them to tell me what my dream meant.
7. The fortune-tellers, magicians and wise men came. I told them about the dream. But those men could not tell me what it meant.
8. Finally, Daniel came to me. (I called him Belteshazzar to honor my god. The spirit of the holy gods is in him.) I told my dream to Daniel.