¹⁰ And the captain of the unsexed servants said to Daniel, I am in fear of my lord the king, who has given orders about your food and your drink; what if he sees you looking less happy than the other young men of your generation? then you would have put my head in danger from the king.

²⁹ Have you seen a man who is expert in his business? he will take his place before kings; his place will not be among low persons.