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.”
26 The king asked Daniel, “Can you tell me my dream and what it means?”
27 Daniel answered:Your Majesty, not even the cleverest person in all the world can do what you are demanding.