18. and told them to seek mercy from the God of heaven concerning this mystery, so that Daniel and his companions might not be destroyed with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.
19. Then the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision of the night. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven.
20. Daniel answered and said: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, to whom belong wisdom and might.
21. He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding;