17 And a stone was brought, and it was placed over the mouth of the den, which the king sealed with his own ring, and with the ring of his nobles, so that no one would act against Daniel.
18 And the king departed into his house, and he went to bed without eating, and food was not set before him, moreover, even sleep fled from him.
19 Then the king, getting himself up at first light, went quickly to the den of lions.
20 And coming near to the den, he cried out with a tearful voice to Daniel and spoke to him. 'Daniel, servant of the living God, your God, whom you serve always, do you believe he has prevailed to free you from the lions?'
21 And Daniel, answering the king, said, 'O king, live forever.
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