20 Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his:

Other Translations of Daniel 2:20

New International Version

20 and said: "Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his.

English Standard Version

20 Daniel answered and said: "Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, to whom belong wisdom and might.

The Message

20 saying, "Blessed be the name of God, forever and ever. He knows all, does all:

New King James Version

20 Daniel answered and said: "Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, For wisdom and might are His.

New Living Translation

20 He said, "Praise the name of God forever and ever, for he has all wisdom and power.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Daniel 2:20

Commentary on Daniel 2:14-23

(Read Daniel 2:14-23)

Daniel humbly prayed that God would discover to him the king's dream, and the meaning of it. Praying friends are valuable friends; and it well becomes the greatest and best men to desire the prayers of others. Let us show that we value our friends, and their prayers. They were particular in prayer. And whatever we pray for, we can expect nothing but as the gift of God's mercies. God gives us leave in prayer to tell our wants and burdens. Their plea with God was, the peril they were in. The mercy Daniel and his fellows prayed for, was bestowed. The fervent prayers of righteous men avail much. Daniel was thankful to God for making known that to him, which saved the lives of himself and his fellows. How much more should we be thankful to God, for making known the great salvation of the soul to those who are not among the worldly wise and prudent!