"But Daniel purposed in his heart that he
would not defile himself" (Daniel 1:8). "At this, the
administrators and the satraps tried to find grounds for charges
against Daniel in his conduct of government affairs, but they were
unable to do so. They could find no corruption in him, because he
was trustworthy...
"I remember my affliction and my wandering,
the bitterness and the gall. I well remember them, and my soul is
downcast within me. Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have
hope: Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for His
compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great
is...
"He will be the sure foundation for your
times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear
of the LORD is the key to this treasure" (Isaiah 33:6).