Daniel 2:20-21

God Reveals Nebuchadnezzar's Dream

²⁰ Daniel answered and said:
_k "Blessed be the name of God forever and ever,
_l to whom belong wisdom and might.
²¹ _m He changes times and seasons;
_n he removes kings and sets up kings;
_o he gives wisdom to the wise
_o and knowledge to those who have understanding;

1. Cross References
   1 Chronicles 29:10
   Therefore David blessed the Lord in the presence of all the assembly. And David said: "Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of Israel our father, forever and ever.
   Psalms 72:18
   Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, who alone does wondrous things.
   Psalms 113:2
   Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and forevermore!
   Psalms 115:18
   But we will bless the Lord from this time forth and forevermore. Praise the Lord!
   Luke 1:68
   Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has visited and redeemed his people
   
2. Cross References
   Isaiah 28:29
   This also comes from the Lord of hosts; he is wonderful in counsel and excellent in wisdom.
   
3. Cross References
   Daniel 2:9
   If you do not make the dream known to me, there is but one sentence for you. You have agreed to speak lying and corrupt words before me till the times change. Therefore tell me the dream, and I shall know that you can show me its interpretation.
   Daniel 7:25
   He shall speak words against the Most High, and shall wear out the saints of the Most High, and shall think to change the times and the law; and they shall be given into his hand for a time, times, and half a time.
   
4. Cross References
   Daniel 4:17
   The sentence is by the decree of the watchers, the decision by the word of the holy ones, to the end that the living may know that the Most High rules the kingdom of men and gives it to whom he will and sets over it the lowliest of men.
   Daniel 5:20
   But when his heart was lifted up and his spirit was hardened so that he dealt proudly, he was brought down from his kingly throne, and his glory was taken from him.
   Job 12:18
   He looses the bonds of kings and binds a waistcloth on their hips.
   Psalms 75:7
   But it is God who executes judgment, putting down one and lifting up another.
   Romans 13:1
   Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.
   
5. Cross References
   Daniel 1:17
   As for these four youths, God gave them learning and skill in all literature and wisdom, and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
   
6. Cross References
   Daniel 1:17
   As for these four youths, God gave them learning and skill in all literature and wisdom, and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.