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25 The king then commanded that the men who had accused Daniel were to be thrown into the lions’ den, together with their wives and their children. Before they reached the bottom of the pit, the lions overpowered them and crushed all their bones.

26 The King’s Profession of Faith. Then King Darius wrote to the nations and peoples of every language throughout the entire world, “May your property increase. 27 I decree that throughout my royal domain everyone is to tremble and fear before the God of Daniel:

“For he is the living God,
    enduring forever.
His kingdom will never be destroyed,
    and his dominion shall be without end.

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