“Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever;^(A)
    wisdom and power^(B) are his.
²¹ He changes times and seasons;^(C)
    he deposes^(D) kings and raises up others.^(E)
He gives wisdom^(F) to the wise
    and knowledge to the discerning.^(G)
22 He reveals deep and hidden things;^(H)
    he knows what lies in darkness,^(I)
    and light^(J) dwells with him.
²³ I thank and praise you, God of my ancestors:^(K)
    You have given me wisdom^(L) and power,
you have made known to me what we asked of you,
    you have made known to us the dream of the king.^(M)”