Daniel 2:21-23

Expanded Bible

²¹ He changes the times and seasons of the year.
    He ·takes away the power of [removes; deposes] kings
    and ·gives their power to new [sets up] kings.
He gives wisdom to those who are wise
    and knowledge to those who understand.
²² He ·makes known [reveals] ·secrets that are deep and hidden [^Ldeep and secret things];
    he knows what is hidden in darkness,
    and light ·is all around [dwells with] him.
²³ I thank you and praise you, God of my ·ancestors [fathers],
    because you have given me wisdom and ·power [might].
You told me what we asked of you;
    you told us about the king’s ·dream [^Lmatter].”