I thank thee, and praise thee, O thou God of my fathers, who hast given me wisdom and might, and hast made known unto me now what we desired of thee: for thou hast [now] made known unto us the king's matter.

Ver. 23. I thank thee, and praise thee.] A gracious man is a grateful man; there is the same word in Greek (χαρις) for grace and gratitude. See on Daniel 2:22. A thankful man will enumerate God's mercies, and redouble his praises.

O thou God of my fathers.] The very best inheritance that we can leave our children is the true God.

Who hast given me wisdom and might.] Wisdom to dive into deep matters, and might to manage it.

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