Daniel 2:21-23

International Standard Version

²¹ It is God^[a] who alters the times and seasons,
    and he removes kings and promotes kings.
He gives wisdom to the wise
    and knowledge to the discerning.
²² He reveals what is profoundly mysterious
    and knows what is in the darkness;
        with him dwells light.
²³ To you, God of my ancestors, I give thanks and praise,
    because you have given me wisdom and power;
you have now revealed to me what we asked of you
    by making known to us what the king commanded.”