17. Daniel went home and informed his companions Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,
18. that they might implore the mercy of the God of heaven in regard to this mystery, so that Daniel and his companions might not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.
19. During the night the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision, and he blessed the God of heaven:
20. “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever,for wisdom and power are his.
21. He causes the changes of the times and seasons,establishes kings and deposes them.He gives wisdom to the wiseand knowledge to those who understand.
22. He reveals deep and hidden thingsand knows what is in the darkness,for the light dwells with him.
23. To you, God of my ancestors,I give thanks and praise,because you have given me wisdom and power.Now you have shown me what we asked of you,you have made known to us the king’s dream.”