Daniel 2:20 cpdv — and speaking aloud, he said, “May the name of the Lord be blessed by the present generation and forever; for wisdom and…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"and speaking aloud, he said, “May the name of the Lord be blessed by the present generation and forever; for wisdom and fortitude are his. "

— Daniel 2:20, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Daniel 2 — Context

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And he went into his house and explained the task to Hananiah, and Mishael, and Azariah, his companions,

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so that they would seek mercy before the face of the God of heaven, about this mystery, and so that Daniel and his companions might not perish with the other wise men of Babylon.

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Then the secret was revealed to Daniel by a vision in the night. And Daniel blessed the God of heaven,

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and speaking aloud, he said, “May the name of the Lord be blessed by the present generation and forever; for wisdom and fortitude are his.

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And he alters the times and the ages. He takes away kingdoms and he establishes them. He gives wisdom to those who are wise and teaching skills to those who understand.

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He reveals deep and hidden things, and he knows what has been established in darkness. And the light is with him.

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To you, God of our fathers, I confess, and you, I praise. For you have given wisdom and fortitude to me, and now you have revealed to me what we asked of you, for you have uncovered for us the king’s thoughts.”

Daniel 2:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Daniel 2:20 say?
Daniel 2:20 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “and speaking aloud, he said, “May the name of the Lord be blessed by the present generation and forever; for wisdom and fortitude are his. ”
Where is Daniel 2:20 in the Bible?
Daniel 2:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Daniel, chapter 2, verse 20.
Who wrote Daniel?
Daniel is traditionally attributed to Daniel (traditional). Conservative scholarship dates Daniel to the 6th century BC; critical scholarship often proposes a 2nd-century-BC date for the apocalyptic portions. It was written c. 605–530 BC.
What is the book of Daniel about?
Daniel is a young exile in Babylon who, with his three friends, refuses to bow to the world's gods. The book combines courageous narratives — the fiery furnace, the lions' den — with sweeping prophetic visions of the kingdoms of earth giving way to the everlasting kingdom of the Son of Man.
What are the major themes of Daniel?
Daniel explores themes including Sovereignty, Faithfulness, Prophecy, Kingdoms, Son of Man. These themes shape the meaning and context of Daniel 2:20.
What translation should I read Daniel 2:20 in?
Daniel 2:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Daniel 2:20?
Daniel 2:20 reads (CPDV): “and speaking aloud, he said, “May the name of the Lord be blessed by the present generation and forever; for wisdom and fortitude are his. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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