A frequent misinterpretation of this passage is to assert that all biblical prophecies, especially those in Daniel and Revelation, are entirely unknowable or irrelevant until the end times, thereby discouraging diligent study and application of Scripture today; this overlooks the Bible's encouragement to seek wisdom, the partial unsealing of mysteries through Christ's coming, and the Holy Spirit's role in illuminating truth progressively, as well as indications that the wise will gain insight even before the very end.
Daniel 12:9
King James Version (1769)
9 And he said, Go thy way, Daniel: for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end.
The core truth of Daniel 12:9 is that certain divine prophecies about the end times are deliberately sealed and preserved by God until the precise moment of their fulfillment, directing Daniel to accept this divine mystery and continue faithfully, which highlights God's absolute sovereignty over the timing and revelation of His plans, assuring believers that what is hidden will be unveiled at the appointed time when understanding will greatly increase among those who are wise.