Daniel 3:57, 58, 59, 60, 61
Chapter 3
57
(57) All the works of the Lord, bless him, praise him, exalt him forever.
58
(58) Angels of the Lord, bless him, praise and glorify him forever.
59
(59) Heavens, bless the Lord; praise and exalt him forever.
60
(60) All the waters above the heavens, bless the Lord; praise and exalt him forever.
61
(61) All the powers of the Lord, bless the Lord; praise and exalt him 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).