Bel and the Dragon 5-7

Common English Bible

⁵ He said, “I don’t honor idols made by humans, rather the living God who created heaven and earth and has authority over all living things.”

⁶ The king said to him, “You believe Bel is a living god, don’t you? Haven’t you seen how much he eats and drinks every day?”

⁷ Daniel laughed and said, “Don’t be taken in, Your Majesty! This is clay on the inside and brass on the outside. It hasn’t eaten or drunk anything, ever!”