“Blessed be the name of God forever and ever,

to whom belong wisdom and might.

21  He ^tchanges ^utimes and seasons;

^vhe removes kings and sets up kings;

he gives wisdom to the wise

and knowledge to those who have understanding;

22  ^whe reveals deep and hidden things;

he knows what is in the darkness,

and the light dwells with him.

23  To you, O God of my fathers,

I give thanks and praise,

for you have given me wisdom and might,

and have now made known to me what we asked of you,

for you have made known to us the king’s matter.”