Daniel 5:6

5:6 Then all the color drained from the king’s face ¹  and he became alarmed. ²  The joints of his hips gave way, ³  and his knees began knocking together.

Daniel 9:17

9:17 “So now, our God, accept ⁴  the prayer and requests of your servant, and show favor to ⁵  your devastated sanctuary for your own sake. ⁶ 

[5:6]  ¹ tn Aram “[the king’s] brightness changed for him.”

[5:6]  ² tn Aram “his thoughts were alarming him.”

[5:6]  ³ tn Aram “his loins went slack.”

[9:17]  ⁴ tn Heb “hear.” Here the verb refers to hearing favorably, accepting the prayer and responding positively.

[9:17]  ⁵ tn Heb “let your face shine.” This idiom pictures God smiling in favor. See Pss 31:16; 67:1; 80:3, 7, 19.

[9:17]  ⁶ tn Heb “for the sake of my Lord.” Theodotion has “for your sake.” Cf. v. 19.