16 And Dani’ĕl went in and asked the sovereign to give him time, and he would show the sovereign the interpretation.
17 Then Dani’ĕl went to his house, and made the decision known to Ḥananyah, Misha’ĕl, and Azaryah, his companions,
18 to seek compassion from the Elah of the heavens concerning this secret, so that Dani’ĕl and his companions should not perish with the rest of the wise ones of Baḇel.
19 Then the secret was revealed to Dani’ĕl in a night vision, and Dani’ĕl blessed the Elah of the heavens.
20 Dani’ĕl responded and said, “Blessed be the Name of Elah forever and ever, for wisdom and might are His.
21 “And He changes the times and the seasons. He removes sovereigns and raises up sovereigns. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who possess understanding.
22 “He reveals deep and secret matters. He knows what is in the darkness, and light dwells with Him.