The men who had spoken to the king watched Daniel and saw him praying to his God for help.
They are hungry lions hiding in the bushes, hoping to catch some helpless passer-by. They trap the poor in nets and drag them away.
I praise you seven times a day because your laws are fair.
Please listen to my prayer and my cry for help, as I lift my hands towards your holy temple.
My people, you escaped death when Jerusalem fell. Now you live far from home, but you should trust me and think about Jerusalem. Leave Babylon! Don't stay!
They all went to the king and said: “Your Majesty, we hope you live for ever!