19 In a vision one night, Daniel was shown the dream and its meaning. Then he praised the God who rules from heaven:
20 “Our God, your namewill be praisedfor ever and for ever.You are all-powerful,and you know everything.
21 You control human events—you give rulers their powerand take it away,and you are the sourceof wisdom and knowledge.
22 “You explain deep mysteries,because even the darkis light to you.
23 You are the Godwho was worshippedby my ancestors.Now I thank you and praise youfor making me wiseand telling me the king's dream,together with its meaning.”
24 Daniel went back to Arioch, the official in charge of executing the wise men. Daniel said, “Don't kill those men! Take me to the king, and I will explain the meaning of his dream.”
25 Arioch rushed Daniel to the king and announced, “Your Majesty, I have found out that one of the men brought here from Judah can explain your dream.”