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that they would desire mercies of the God of the heavens concerning this secret; that Daniel and his companions should not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.
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Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a night vision. Then Daniel blessed the God of the heavens.
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Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever; For wisdom and might are his.
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And it is he that changeth times and seasons; He deposeth kings, and setteth up kings; He giveth wisdom to the wise, And knowledge to them that know understanding.
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It is he that revealeth the deep and secret things; He knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.
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[a].
See 1Chron. 16.36; Neh. 9.5; Ps. 113.2; 115.18.