Daniel 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56
Chapter 3
52
(52) “Blessed are you, Lord, God of our ancestors, be praised and exalted forever. Blessed is your holy and glorious name, celebrated and exalted forever.
53
(53) Blessed are you in the temple of your sacred glory; your praises are sung forever.
54
(54) Blessed are you, on the throne of your kingdom; honored and glorified forever.
55
(55) Blessed are you, who fathom the depths, who are enthroned on the cherubim; praised and exalted forever.
56
(56) Blessed are you, in the firmament of heaven; praised and glorified forever.
Commentaries
Penitential Prayer of Azariah – Canticle of the Three Young Men.
These verses, which are not included in Protestant Bibles, are an addition in Greek to the Aramaic text of this section. In the first part (24-45), the young men recognize that their distress is caused by the people’s sins and rebellion against the Lord, and they plead for mercy and salvation. In the second part (52-90), after experiencing God’s saving power, the three young men invite all creation to join in praising the God of Israel (cf. Ps 148).