| 1:2 |
The Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, along with some of the vessels of the house of God; and he brought them to the land of Shinar, to the house of his god, and he brought the vessels into the treasury of his god. |
And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, along with some of the vessels of the house of God; and he brought them to the land of Shinar, to the house of his god, and he brought the vessels into the treasury of his god. |
| 1:3 |
Then the king ordered Ashpenaz, the chief of his officials, to bring in some of the sons of Israel, including some of the royal family and of the nobles, |
Then the king said for Ashpenaz, the chief of his officials, to bring in some of the sons of Israel, including some of the royal seed and of the nobles, |
| 1:4 |
youths in whom was no defect, who were good looking, showing intelligence in every branch of wisdom, endowed with understanding and discerning knowledge, and who had ability for serving in the kings court; and he ordered him to teach them the literature and language of the Chaldeans. |
youths in whom was no defect, who were good in appearance, showing insight in every branch of wisdom, being thoroughly knowledgeable and discerning knowledge, and who had ability to stand in the kings palace; and he said for him to teach them the literature and tongue of the Chaldeans. |
| 1:5 |
The king appointed for them a daily ration from the kings choice food and from the wine which he drank, and appointed that they should be educated three years, at the end of which they were to enter the kings personal service. |
And the king appointed for them a daily ration from the kings choice food and from the wine which he drank, and appointed that they should be educated three years, at the end of which they were to stand before the king. |
| 1:6 |
Now among them from the sons of Judah were Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah. |
Now among them from the sons of Judah were Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. |
| 1:7 |
Then the commander of the officials assigned new names to them; and to Daniel he assigned the name Belteshazzar, to Hananiah Shadrach, to Mishael Meshach and to Azariah Abed nego. |
Then the commander of the officials set names for them; and for Daniel he set the name Belteshazzar, for Hananiah Shadrach, for Mishael Meshach, and for Azariah Abed nego. |
| 1:8 |
But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the kings choice food or with the wine which he drank; so he sought permission from the commander of the officials that he might not defile himself. |
But Daniel set in his heart that he would not defile himself with the kings choice food or with the wine which he drank; so he sought permission from the commander of the officials that he might not defile himself. |
| 1:9 |
Now God granted Daniel favor and compassion in the sight of the commander of the officials, |
Now God granted Daniel lovingkindness and compassion before the commander of the officials, |
| 1:11 |
But Daniel said to the overseer whom the commander of the officials had appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah, |
But Daniel said to the overseer whom the commander of the officials had appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, |
| 1:13 |
Then let our appearance be observed in your presence and the appearance of the youths who are eating the kings choice food; and deal with your servants according to what you see. |
Then let our appearance be observed before you and the appearance of the youths who are eating the kings choice food; and deal with your servants according to what you see. |
| 1:15 |
At the end of ten days their appearance seemed better and they were fatter than all the youths who had been eating the kings choice food. |
At the end of ten days it was seen that their appearance was better and that they were fatter than all the youths who had been eating the kings choice food. |
| 1:17 |
As for these four youths, God gave them knowledge and intelligence in every branch of literature and wisdom; Daniel even understood all kinds of visions and dreams. |
And as for these four youths, God gave them knowledge and insight in every branch of literature and wisdom; Daniel even understood all kinds of visions and dreams. |
| 1:18 |
Then at the end of the days which the king had specified for presenting them, the commander of the officials presented them before Nebuchadnezzar. |
Then at the end of the days which the king had spoken of for bringing them in, the commander of the officials brought them in before Nebuchadnezzar. |
| 1:19 |
The king talked with them, and out of them all not one was found like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah; so they entered the kings personal service. |
And the king talked with them, and out of them all not one was found like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah; so they stood in service before the king. |
| 1:20 |
As for every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king consulted them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and conjurers who were in all his realm. |
And as for every matter of wisdom in understanding which the king sought from them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and conjurers who were in all his kingdom. |
| 2:1 |
Now in the second year of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams; and his spirit was troubled and his sleep left him. |
Now in the second year of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams; and his spirit was troubled, and his sleep left him. |
| 2:2 |
Then the king gave orders to call in the magicians, the conjurers, the sorcerers and the Chaldeans to tell the king his dreams. So they came in and stood before the king. |
Then the king said to call in the magicians, the conjurers, the sorcerers, and the Chaldeans to tell the king his dreams. So they came in and stood before the king. |
| 2:3 |
The king said to them, I had a dream and my spirit is anxious to understand the dream. |
Then the king said to them, I had a dream, and my spirit is troubled to know the dream. |
| 2:4 |
Then the Chaldeans spoke to the king in Aramaic: O king, live forever! Tell the dream to your servants, and we will declare the interpretation. |
Then the Chaldeans spoke to the king in Aramaic: O king, live forever! Say the dream to your servants, and we will declare the interpretation. |
| 2:5 |
The king replied to the Chaldeans, The command from me is firm: if you do not make known to me the dream and its interpretation, you will be torn limb from limb and your houses will be made a rubbish heap. |
The king answered and said to the Chaldeans, The word from me is firm: if you do not make known to me the dream and its interpretation, you will be torn limb from limb, and your houses will be made a rubbish heap. |
| 2:6 |
But if you declare the dream and its interpretation, you will receive from me gifts and a reward and great honor; therefore declare to me the dream and its interpretation. |
But if you declare the dream and its interpretation, you will receive from me gifts and a reward and great glory; therefore declare to me the dream and its interpretation. |
| 2:7 |
They answered a second time and said, Let the king tell the dream to his servants, and we will declare the interpretation. |
They answered a second time and said, Let the king say the dream to his servants, and we will declare the interpretation. |
| 2:8 |
The king replied, I know for certain that you are bargaining for time, inasmuch as you have seen that the command from me is firm, |
The king answered and said, I know for certain that you are buying time, inasmuch as you have seen that the word from me is firm, |
| 2:9 |
that if you do not make the dream known to me, there is only one decree for you. For you have agreed together to speak lying and corrupt words before me until the situation is changed; therefore tell me the dream, that I may know that you can declare to me its interpretation. |
that if you do not make the dream known to me, there is only one law for you. Indeed, you have agreed together to speak lying and corrupt words before me until the time is changed; therefore say the dream to me, that I may know that you can declare to me its interpretation. |
| 2:10 |
The Chaldeans answered the king and said, There is not a man on earth who could declare the matter for the king, inasmuch as no great king or ruler has ever asked anything like this of any magician, conjurer or Chaldean. |
The Chaldeans answered the king and said, There is not a man on earth who is able to declare the matter for the king, inasmuch as no great king or powerful ruler has ever asked about a matter like this of any magician, conjurer, or Chaldean. |
| 2:11 |
Moreover, the thing which the king demands is difficult, and there is no one else who could declare it to the king except gods, whose dwelling place is not with mortal flesh. |
Moreover, the matter which the king asks is difficult, and there is no one else who could declare it to the king except gods, whose dwelling place is not with flesh. |
| 2:12 |
Because of this the king became indignant and very furious and gave orders to destroy all the wise men of Babylon. |
Because of this the king became indignant and very furious and said for them to destroy all the wise men of Babylon. |
| 2:13 |
So the decree went forth that the wise men should be slain; and they looked for Daniel and his friends to kill them. |
So the law went forth that the wise men were to be killed; and they sought out Daniel and his friends to kill them. |
| 2:14 |
Then Daniel replied with discretion and discernment to Arioch, the captain of the kings bodyguard, who had gone forth to slay the wise men of Babylon; |
Then Daniel replied with discretion and discernment to Arioch, the captain of the kings bodyguard, who had gone forth to kill the wise men of Babylon; |
| 2:15 |
he said to Arioch, the kings commander, For what reason is the decree from the king so urgent? Then Arioch informed Daniel about the matter. |
he answered and said to Arioch, a powerful official for the king, For what reason is the law from the king so urgent? Then Arioch made the matter known to Daniel. |
| 2:16 |
So Daniel went in and requested of the king that he would give him time, in order that he might declare the interpretation to the king. |
So Daniel went in and sought from the king that he would give him time, in order that he might declare the interpretation to the king. |
| 2:17 |
Then Daniel went to his house and informed his friends, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah, about the matter, |
Then Daniel went to his house and made the matter known to his friends, to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, |
| 2:18 |
so that they might request compassion from the God of heaven concerning this mystery, so that Daniel and his friends would not be destroyed with the rest of the wise men of Babylon. |
so that they might seek compassion from the God of heaven concerning this mystery, so that Daniel and his friends would not be destroyed with the rest of the wise men of Babylon. |
| 2:20 |
Daniel said, Let the name of God be blessed forever and ever, For wisdom and power belong to Him. |
Daniel answered and said, Let the name of God be blessed forever and ever, For wisdom and might belong to Him. |
| 2:21 |
It is He who changes the times and the epochs; He removes kings and establishes kings; He gives wisdom to wise men And knowledge to men of understanding. |
And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and establishes kings; He gives wisdom to wise men And knowledge to men of understanding. |
| 2:22 |
It is He who reveals the profound and hidden things; He knows what is in the darkness, And the light dwells with Him. |
He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what is in the darkness, And the light dwells with Him. |
| 2:23 |
To You, O God of my fathers, I give thanks and praise, For You have given me wisdom and power; Even now You have made known to me what we requested of You, For You have made known to us the kings matter. |
To You, O God of my fathers, I give thanks and praise, For You have given me wisdom and might; Even now You have made known to me what we sought from You, For You have made known to us the kings matter. |
| 2:24 |
Therefore, Daniel went in to Arioch, whom the king had appointed to destroy the wise men of Babylon; he went and spoke to him as follows: Do not destroy the wise men of Babylon! Take me into the kings presence, and I will declare the interpretation to the king. |
Therefore, Daniel went in to Arioch, whom the king had appointed to destroy the wise men of Babylon; he went and said thus to him: Do not destroy the wise men of Babylon! Bring me before the king, and I will declare the interpretation to the king. |
| 2:25 |
Then Arioch hurriedly brought Daniel into the kings presence and spoke to him as follows: I have found a man among the exiles from Judah who can make the interpretation known to the king! |
Then Arioch hurriedly brought Daniel before the king and said thus to him: I have found a man among the exiles from Judah who can make the interpretation known to the king! |
| 2:26 |
The king said to Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, Are you able to make known to me the dream which I have seen and its interpretation? |
The king answered and said to Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, Are you able to make known to me the dream which I have seen and its interpretation? |
| 2:27 |
Daniel answered before the king and said, As for the mystery about which the king has inquired, neither wise men, conjurers, magicians nor diviners are able to declare it to the king. |
Daniel answered before the king and said, As for the mystery about which the king is asking, neither wise men, conjurers, magicians, nor diviners are able to declare it to the king. |
| 2:28 |
However, there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and He has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will take place in the latter days. This was your dream and the visions in your mind while on your bed. |
However, there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and He has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will take place in the last days. This was your dream and the visions of your head while on your bed. |
| 2:29 |
As for you, O king, while on your bed your thoughts turned to what would take place in the future; and He who reveals mysteries has made known to you what will take place. |
As for you, O king, while on your bed your thoughts turned to what would happen in the future; and He who reveals mysteries has made known to you what will happen. |
| 2:30 |
But as for me, this mystery has not been revealed to me for any wisdom residing in me more than in any other living man, but for the purpose of making the interpretation known to the king, and that you may understand the thoughts of your mind. |
But as for me, this mystery has not been revealed to me by any wisdom which is in me more than in any other living man, but for the purpose of making the interpretation known to the king, and that you may know the thoughts of your heart. |
| 2:31 |
You, O king, were looking and behold, there was a single great statue; that statue, which was large and of extraordinary splendor, was standing in front of you, and its appearance was awesome. |
You, O king, were looking, and behold, there was a single great image; that image, which was large and of extraordinary splendor, was rising up in front of you, and its appearance was awesome. |
| 2:32 |
The head of that statue was made of fine gold, its breast and its arms of silver, its belly and its thighs of bronze, |
The head of that image was made of fine gold, its breast and its arms of silver, its belly and its thighs of bronze, |
| 2:34 |
You continued looking until a stone was cut out without hands, and it struck the statue on its feet of iron and clay and crushed them. |
You continued looking until a stone was cut out without hands, and it struck the image on its feet of iron and clay and crushed them. |
| 2:35 |
Then the iron, the clay, the bronze, the silver and the gold were crushed all at the same time and became like chaff from the summer threshing floors; and the wind carried them away so that not a trace of them was found. But the stone that struck the statue became a great mountain and filled the whole earth. |
Then the iron, the clay, the bronze, the silver, and the gold were crushed all at the same time and became like chaff from the summer threshing floors; and the wind carried them away so that not a trace of them was found. But the stone that struck the image became a great mountain and filled the whole earth. |
| 2:36 |
This was the dream; now we will tell its interpretation before the king. |
This was the dream; now we will say its interpretation before the king. |
| 2:37 |
You, O king, are the king of kings, to whom the God of heaven has given the kingdom, the power, the strength and the glory; |
You, O king, are the king of kings, to whom the God of heaven has given the kingdom, the power, the strength, and the glory; |
| 2:38 |
and wherever the sons of men dwell, or the beasts of the field, or the birds of the sky, He has given them into your hand and has caused you to rule over them all. You are the head of gold. |
and wherever the sons of men inhabit, or the beasts of the field, or the birds of the sky, He has given them into your hand and has made you rule with power over them all. You are the head of gold. |
| 2:39 |
After you there will arise another kingdom inferior to you, then another third kingdom of bronze, which will rule over all the earth. |
But after you there will arise another kingdom inferior to you, then another third kingdom of bronze, which will rule with power over all the earth. |
| 2:41 |
In that you saw the feet and toes, partly of potters clay and partly of iron, it will be a divided kingdom; but it will have in it the toughness of iron, inasmuch as you saw the iron mixed with common clay. |
Now in that you saw the feet and toes, partly of potters clay and partly of iron; it will be a divided kingdom; but it will have in it the toughness of iron, inasmuch as you saw the iron mixed with common clay. |
| 2:42 |
As the toes of the feet were partly of iron and partly of pottery, so some of the kingdom will be strong and part of it will be brittle. |
And as the toes of the feet were partly of iron and partly of clay, so some of the kingdom will be strong and part of it will be brittle. |
| 2:43 |
And in that you saw the iron mixed with common clay, they will combine with one another in the seed of men; but they will not adhere to one another, even as iron does not combine with pottery. |
And in that you saw the iron mixed with common clay; they will combine with one another in the seed of men; but they will not cling to one another, even as iron does not combine with clay. |
| 2:44 |
In the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which will never be destroyed, and that kingdom will not be left for another people; it will crush and put an end to all these kingdoms, but it will itself endure forever. |
And in the days of those kings the God of heaven will cause a kingdom to rise up which will never be destroyed, and that kingdom will not be left for another people; it will crush and put an end to all these kingdoms, but it will itself stand forever. |
| 2:45 |
Inasmuch as you saw that a stone was cut out of the mountain without hands and that it crushed the iron, the bronze, the clay, the silver and the gold, the great God has made known to the king what will take place in the future; so the dream is true and its interpretation is trustworthy. |
Inasmuch as you saw that a stone was cut out of the mountain without hands and that it crushed the iron, the bronze, the clay, the silver, and the gold, the great God has made known to the king what will happen in the future; so the dream is certain, and its interpretation is trustworthy. |
| 2:46 |
Then King Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face and did homage to Daniel, and gave orders to present to him an offering and fragrant incense. |
Then King Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face and did homage to Daniel and said for them to present to him an offering and fragrant incense. |
| 2:47 |
The king answered Daniel and said, Surely your God is a God of gods and a Lord of kings and a revealer of mysteries, since you have been able to reveal this mystery. |
The king answered Daniel and said, Truly your God is a God of gods and a Lord of kings and a revealer of mysteries since you have been able to reveal this mystery. |
| 2:48 |
Then the king promoted Daniel and gave him many great gifts, and he made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon and chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon. |
Then the king promoted Daniel and gave him many great gifts, and he made him rule with power over the whole province of Babylon and chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon. |
| 2:49 |
And Daniel made request of the king, and he appointed Shadrach, Meshach and Abed nego over the administration of the province of Babylon, while Daniel was at the kings court. |
And Daniel sought of the king, and he appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed nego over the administration of the province of Babylon, while Daniel was at the kings court. |
| 3:3 |
Then the satraps, the prefects and the governors, the counselors, the treasurers, the judges, the magistrates and all the rulers of the provinces were assembled for the dedication of the image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up; and they stood before the image that Nebuchadnezzar had set up. |
Then the satraps, the prefects and the governors, the counselors, the treasurers, the judges, the magistrates and all the rulers of the provinces were assembled for the dedication of the image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up; and they were standing before the image that Nebuchadnezzar had set up. |
| 3:4 |
Then the herald loudly proclaimed: To you the command is given, O peoples, nations and men of every language, |
Then the herald loudly called out: To you it is said, O peoples, nations, and men of every tongue, |
| 3:5 |
that at the moment you hear the sound of the horn, flute, lyre, trigon, psaltery, bagpipe and all kinds of music, you are to fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king has set up. |
that at the time you hear the sound of the horn, flute, lyre, trigon, psaltery, bagpipe, and all kinds of music, you are to fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king has set up. |
| 3:7 |
Therefore at that time, when all the peoples heard the sound of the horn, flute, lyre, trigon, psaltery, bagpipe and all kinds of music, all the peoples, nations and men of every language fell down and worshiped the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up. |
Therefore at that time, when all the peoples heard the sound of the horn, flute, lyre, trigon, psaltery, bagpipe, and all kinds of music, all the peoples, nations, and men of every tongue fell down and worshiped the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up. |
| 3:8 |
For this reason at that time certain Chaldeans came forward and brought charges against the Jews. |
For this reason at that time certain Chaldeans came near and brought charges against the Jews. |
| 3:9 |
They responded and said to Nebuchadnezzar the king: O king, live forever! |
They answered and said to Nebuchadnezzar the king: O king, live forever! |
| 3:12 |
There are certain Jews whom you have appointed over the administration of the province of Babylon, namely Shadrach, Meshach and Abed nego. These men, O king, have disregarded you; they do not serve your gods or worship the golden image which you have set up. |
There are certain Jews whom you have appointed over the administration of the province of Babylon, namely Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed nego. These men, O king, do not pay attention to you; they do not serve your gods and do not worship the golden image which you have set up. |
| 3:13 |
Then Nebuchadnezzar in rage and anger gave orders to bring Shadrach, Meshach and Abed nego; then these men were brought before the king. |
Then Nebuchadnezzar in rage and wrath said to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed nego; then these men were brought before the king. |
| 3:14 |
Nebuchadnezzar responded and said to them, Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach and Abed nego, that you do not serve my gods or worship the golden image that I have set up? |
Nebuchadnezzar answered and said to them, Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed nego, that you are not serving my gods and do not worship the golden image that I have set up? |
| 3:15 |
Now if you are ready, at the moment you hear the sound of the horn, flute, lyre, trigon, psaltery and bagpipe and all kinds of music, to fall down and worship the image that I have made, very well. But if you do not worship, you will immediately be cast into the midst of a furnace of blazing fire; and what god is there who can deliver you out of my hands? |
Now if you are ready, at the time you hear the sound of the horn, flute, lyre, trigon, psaltery, and bagpipe and all kinds of music, then you shall fall down and worship the image that I have made. But if you do not worship, you will immediately be cast into the midst of a furnace of blazing fire; and what god is there who can save you out of my hands? |
| 3:16 |
Shadrach, Meshach and Abed nego replied to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to give you an answer concerning this matter. |
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed nego answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to respond to you with an answer concerning this matter. |
| 3:17 |
If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the furnace of blazing fire; and He will deliver us out of your hand, O king. |
If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to save us from the furnace of blazing fire; and He will save us out of your hand, O king. |
| 3:18 |
But even if He does not, let it be known to you, O king, that we are not going to serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up. |
But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we are not going to serve your gods, and we will not worship the golden image that you have set up. |
| 3:19 |
Then Nebuchadnezzar was filled with wrath, and his facial expression was altered toward Shadrach, Meshach and Abed nego. He answered by giving orders to heat the furnace seven times more than it was usually heated. |
Then Nebuchadnezzar was filled with wrath, and the image of his face changed toward Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed nego. He answered and said to heat the furnace seven times more than it was usually heated. |
| 3:20 |
He commanded certain valiant warriors who were in his army to tie up Shadrach, Meshach and Abed nego in order to cast them into the furnace of blazing fire. |
And he said to certain mighty men of valor who were in his military host to tie up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed nego in order to cast them into the furnace of blazing fire. |
| 3:21 |
Then these men were tied up in their trousers, their coats, their caps and their other clothes, and were cast into the midst of the furnace of blazing fire. |
Then these men were tied up in their trousers, their coats, their caps, and their other clothes and were cast into the midst of the furnace of blazing fire. |
| 3:22 |
For this reason, because the kings command was urgent and the furnace had been made extremely hot, the flame of the fire slew those men who carried up Shadrach, Meshach and Abed nego. |
For this reason, because the kings word was urgent and the furnace had been heated to an extraordinary degree, the flame of the fire killed those men who carried up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed nego. |
| 3:23 |
But these three men, Shadrach, Meshach and Abed nego, fell into the midst of the furnace of blazing fire still tied up. |
But these three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed nego, fell into the midst of the furnace of blazing fire still tied up. |
| 3:24 |
Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astounded and stood up in haste; he said to his high officials, Was it not three men we cast bound into the midst of the fire? They replied to the king, Certainly, O king. |
Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astounded and hurriedly stood up; he answered and said to his high officials, Was it not three men we cast tied up into the midst of the fire? They answered and said to the king, Certainly, O king. |
| 3:25 |
He said, Look! I see four men loosed and walking about in the midst of the fire without harm, and the appearance of the fourth is like a son of the gods! |
He answered and said, Look! I see four men loosed and walking about in the midst of the fire without harm, and the appearance of the fourth is like a son of the gods! |
| 3:26 |
Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the door of the furnace of blazing fire; he responded and said, Shadrach, Meshach and Abed nego, come out, you servants of the Most High God, and come here! Then Shadrach, Meshach and Abed nego came out of the midst of the fire. |
Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the door of the furnace of blazing fire; he answered and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed nego, come out, you servants of the Most High God, and come here! Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed nego came out of the midst of the fire. |
| 3:27 |
The satraps, the prefects, the governors and the kings high officials gathered around and saw in regard to these men that the fire had no effect on the bodies of these men nor was the hair of their head singed, nor were their trousers damaged, nor had the smell of fire even come upon them. |
Then the satraps, the prefects, the governors, and the kings high officials gathered around and saw in regard to these men that the fire had no power over the bodies of these men, nor was the hair of their head singed, nor were their trousers damaged, nor had the smell of fire even come upon them. |
| 3:28 |
Nebuchadnezzar responded and said, Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abed nego, who has sent His angel and delivered His servants who put their trust in Him, violating the kings command, and yielded up their bodies so as not to serve or worship any god except their own God. |
Nebuchadnezzar answered and said, Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed nego, who has sent His angel and saved His servants who put their trust in Him, violating the kings word, and gave up their bodies so as not to serve and not to worship any god except their own God. |
| 3:29 |
Therefore I make a decree that any people, nation or tongue that speaks anything offensive against the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abed nego shall be torn limb from limb and their houses reduced to a rubbish heap, inasmuch as there is no other god who is able to deliver in this way. |
Therefore I make a decree that any people, nation, or tongue that says anything offensive against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed nego shall be torn limb from limb and their houses reduced to a rubbish heap, inasmuch as there is no other god who is able to deliver in this way. |
| 3:30 |
Then the king caused Shadrach, Meshach and Abed nego to prosper in the province of Babylon. |
Then the king caused Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed nego to succeed in the province of Babylon. |
| 4:1 |
Nebuchadnezzar the king to all the peoples, nations, and men of every language that live in all the earth: May your peace abound! |
Nebuchadnezzar the king to all the peoples, nations, and men of every tongue that inhabit all the earth: May your peace abound! |
| 4:3 |
How great are His signs And how mighty are His wonders! His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom And His dominion is from generation to generation. |
How great are His signs, And how strong are His wonders! His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, And His dominion is from generation to generation. |
| 4:5 |
I saw a dream and it made me fearful; and these fantasies as I lay on my bed and the visions in my mind kept alarming me. |
I saw a dream, and it made me fearful; and these fantasies as I lay on my bed and the visions in my head kept alarming me. |
| 4:6 |
So I gave orders to bring into my presence all the wise men of Babylon, that they might make known to me the interpretation of the dream. |
So I gave a decree to bring into my presence all the wise men of Babylon, that they might make known to me the interpretation of the dream. |
| 4:7 |
Then the magicians, the conjurers, the Chaldeans and the diviners came in and I related the dream to them, but they could not make its interpretation known to me. |
Then the magicians, the conjurers, the Chaldeans, and the diviners came in, and I said the dream to them, but they could not make its interpretation known to me. |
| 4:8 |
But finally Daniel came in before me, whose name is Belteshazzar according to the name of my god, and in whom is a spirit of the holy gods; and I related the dream to him, saying, |
But at last Daniel came in before me, whose name is Belteshazzar according to the name of my god, and in whom is a spirit of the holy gods; and I said the dream to him: |
| 4:9 |
O Belteshazzar, chief of the magicians, since I know that a spirit of the holy gods is in you and no mystery baffles you, tell me the visions of my dream which I have seen, along with its interpretation. |
O Belteshazzar, chief of the magicians, since I know that a spirit of the holy gods is in you, and no mystery is difficult for you, say to me the visions of my dream which I have seen, along with its interpretation. |
| 4:10 |
Now these were the visions in my mind as I lay on my bed: I was looking, and behold, there was a tree in the midst of the earth and its height was great. |
Now these were the visions in my head as I lay on my bed: I was looking, and behold, there was a tree in the midst of the earth, and its height was great. |
| 4:11 |
The tree grew large and became strong And its height reached to the sky, And it was visible to the end of the whole earth. |
The tree grew large and became strong, And its height reached to the sky, And it was visible to the end of the whole earth. |
| 4:12 |
Its foliage was beautiful and its fruit abundant, And in it was food for all. The beasts of the field found shade under it, And the birds of the sky dwelt in its branches, And all living creatures fed themselves from it. |
Its foliage was beautiful and its fruit abundant, And in it was food for all. The beasts of the field found shade under it, And the birds of the sky inhabited its branches, And all flesh fed itself from it. |
| 4:13 |
I was looking in the visions in my mind as I lay on my bed, and behold, an angelic watcher, a holy one, descended from heaven. |
I was looking in the visions in my head as I lay on my bed, and behold, a watcher, a holy one, descended from heaven. |
| 4:14 |
He shouted out and spoke as follows: Chop down the tree and cut off its branches, Strip off its foliage and scatter its fruit; Let the beasts flee from under it And the birds from its branches. |
He called out loudly and said thus: Chop down the tree and cut off its branches, Strip off its foliage and scatter its fruit; Let the beasts flee from under it And the birds from its branches. |
| 4:15 |
Yet leave the stump with its roots in the ground, But with a band of iron and bronze around it In the new grass of the field; And let him be drenched with the dew of heaven, And let him share with the beasts in the grass of the earth. |
Yet leave the stump with its roots in the earth, But with a band of iron and bronze around it In the new grass of the field; And let him be drenched with the dew of heaven, And let him share with the beasts in the grass of the earth. |
| 4:16 |
Let his mind be changed from that of a man And let a beasts mind be given to him, And let seven periods of time pass over him. |
Let his heart be changed from that of a man, And let the heart of a beast be given to him, And let seven periods of time pass over him. |
| 4:17 |
This sentence is by the decree of the angelic watchers And the decision is a command of the holy ones, In order that the living may know That the Most High is ruler over the realm of mankind, And bestows it on whom He wishes And sets over it the lowliest of men. |
This edict is by the resolution of the watchers, And the decision is a command of the holy ones, In order that the living may know That the Most High is the powerful ruler over the kingdom of mankind And gives it to whom He wishes And sets up over it the lowliest of men. |
| 4:18 |
This is the dream which I, King Nebuchadnezzar, have seen. Now you, Belteshazzar, tell me its interpretation, inasmuch as none of the wise men of my kingdom is able to make known to me the interpretation; but you are able, for a spirit of the holy gods is in you. |
This is the dream which I, King Nebuchadnezzar, have seen. Now you, Belteshazzar, say to me its interpretation, inasmuch as none of the wise men of my kingdom is able to make known to me the interpretation; but you are able, for a spirit of the holy gods is in you. |
| 4:19 |
Then Daniel, whose name is Belteshazzar, was appalled for a while as his thoughts alarmed him. The king responded and said, Belteshazzar, do not let the dream or its interpretation alarm you. Belteshazzar replied, My Lord, if only the dream applied to those who hate you and its interpretation to your adversaries! |
Then Daniel, whose name is Belteshazzar, was appalled for a while as his thoughts were alarming him. The king answered and said, Belteshazzar, do not let the dream or its interpretation alarm you. Belteshazzar answered and said, My Lord, if only the dream applied to those who hate you and its interpretation to your adversaries! |
| 4:20 |
The tree that you saw, which became large and grew strong, whose height reached to the sky and was visible to all the earth |
The tree that you saw, which became large and grew strong, whose height reached to the sky and was visible to all the earth, |
| 4:21 |
and whose foliage was beautiful and its fruit abundant, and in which was food for all, under which the beasts of the field dwelt and in whose branches the birds of the sky lodged— |
and whose foliage was beautiful and its fruit abundant, and in which was food for all, under which the beasts of the field inhabited, and in whose branches the birds of the sky dwelt— |
| 4:22 |
it is you, O king; for you have become great and grown strong, and your majesty has become great and reached to the sky and your dominion to the end of the earth. |
it is you, O king; for you have become great and grown strong, and your greatness has become even greater and reached to the sky and your dominion to the end of the earth. |
| 4:23 |
In that the king saw an angelic watcher, a holy one, descending from heaven and saying, Chop down the tree and destroy it; yet leave the stump with its roots in the ground, but with a band of iron and bronze around it in the new grass of the field, and let him be drenched with the dew of heaven, and let him share with the beasts of the field until seven periods of time pass over him, |
But in that the king saw a watcher, a holy one, descending from heaven and saying, Chop down the tree and destroy it; yet leave the stump with its roots in the earth, but with a band of iron and bronze around it in the new grass of the field, and let him be drenched with the dew of heaven, and let him share with the beasts of the field until seven periods of time pass over him, |
| 4:24 |
this is the interpretation, O king, and this is the decree of the Most High, which has come upon my Lord the king: |
this is the interpretation, O king, and this is the resolution of the Most High, which has reached my Lord the king: |
| 4:25 |
that you be driven away from mankind and your dwelling place be with the beasts of the field, and you be given grass to eat like cattle and be drenched with the dew of heaven; and seven periods of time will pass over you, until you recognize that the Most High is ruler over the realm of mankind and bestows it on whomever He wishes. |
that you be driven away from mankind and your place of habitation be with the beasts of the field, and you be given grass to eat like cattle and be drenched with the dew of heaven; and seven periods of time will pass over you, until you know that the Most High is the powerful ruler over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whomever He wishes. |
| 4:26 |
And in that it was commanded to leave the stump with the roots of the tree, your kingdom will be assured to you after you recognize that it is Heaven that rules. |
And in that they said to leave the stump with the roots of the tree, your kingdom will endure for you after you know that it is Heaven that rules with power. |
| 4:27 |
Therefore, O king, may my advice be pleasing to you: break away now from your sins by doing righteousness and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor, in case there may be a prolonging of your prosperity. |
Therefore, O king, may my advice seem good to you: break away now from your sins by doing righteousness and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor, in case there may be a prolonging of your prosperity. |
| 4:28 |
All this happened to Nebuchadnezzar the king. |
All this reached Nebuchadnezzar the king. |
| 4:29 |
Twelve months later he was walking on the roof of the royal palace of Babylon. |
At the end of twelve months he was walking on the roof of the royal palace of Babylon. |
| 4:30 |
The king reflected and said, Is this not Babylon the great, which I myself have built as a royal residence by the might of my power and for the glory of my majesty? |
The king answered and said, Is this not Babylon the great, which I myself have built as a royal house by the strength of my power and for the glory of my majesty? |
| 4:31 |
While the word was in the kings mouth, a voice came from heaven, saying, King Nebuchadnezzar, to you it is declared: sovereignty has been removed from you, |
While the word was in the kings mouth, a voice came from heaven, saying, King Nebuchadnezzar, to you it is said: the kingdom has been removed from you, |
| 4:32 |
and you will be driven away from mankind, and your dwelling place will be with the beasts of the field. You will be given grass to eat like cattle, and seven periods of time will pass over you until you recognize that the Most High is ruler over the realm of mankind and bestows it on whomever He wishes. |
and you will be driven away from mankind, and your place of habitation will be with the beasts of the field. You will be given grass to eat like cattle, and seven periods of time will pass over you until you know that the Most High is the powerful ruler over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whomever He wishes. |
| 4:33 |
Immediately the word concerning Nebuchadnezzar was fulfilled; and he was driven away from mankind and began eating grass like cattle, and his body was drenched with the dew of heaven until his hair had grown like eagles feathers and his nails like birds claws. |
Immediately the word concerning Nebuchadnezzar was accomplished; and he was driven away from mankind and began eating grass like cattle, and his body was drenched with the dew of heaven until his hair had grown like eagles feathers and his nails like birds claws. |
| 4:34 |
But at the end of that period, I, Nebuchadnezzar, raised my eyes toward heaven and my reason returned to me, and I blessed the Most High and praised and honored Him who lives forever; For His dominion is an everlasting dominion, And His kingdom endures from generation to generation. |
But at the end of those days, I, Nebuchadnezzar, lifted up my eyes toward heaven, and my knowledge returned to me, and I blessed the Most High and praised and honored Him who lives forever; For His dominion is an everlasting dominion, And His kingdom endures from generation to generation. |
| 4:35 |
All the inhabitants of the earth are accounted as nothing, But He does according to His will in the host of heaven And among the inhabitants of earth; And no one can ward off His hand Or say to Him, What have You done? |
And all the inhabitants of the earth are accounted as nothing, But He does according to His will in the host of heaven And among the inhabitants of earth; And no one can strike against His hand Or say to Him, What have You done? |
| 4:36 |
At that time my reason returned to me. And my majesty and splendor were restored to me for the glory of my kingdom, and my counselors and my nobles began seeking me out; so I was reestablished in my sovereignty, and surpassing greatness was added to me. |
At that time my knowledge returned to me. And my majesty and splendor were returned to me for the glory of my kingdom, and my high officials and my nobles began seeking me out; so I was reestablished in my kingdom, and extraordinary greatness was added to me. |
| 4:37 |
Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise, exalt and honor the King of heaven, for all His works are true and His ways just, and He is able to humble those who walk in pride. |
Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise, exalt, and honor the King of heaven, for all His works are true and His ways just, and He is able to humble those who walk in pride. |
| 5:1 |
Belshazzar the king held a great feast for a thousand of his nobles, and he was drinking wine in the presence of the thousand. |
Belshazzar the king held a great feast for one thousand of his nobles, and he was drinking wine in the presence of the thousand. |
| 5:2 |
When Belshazzar tasted the wine, he gave orders to bring the gold and silver vessels which Nebuchadnezzar his father had taken out of the temple which was in Jerusalem, so that the king and his nobles, his wives and his concubines might drink from them. |
When Belshazzar tasted the wine, he said to bring the gold and silver vessels which Nebuchadnezzar his father had taken out of the temple which was in Jerusalem, so that the king and his nobles, his wives and his concubines might drink from them. |
| 5:5 |
Suddenly the fingers of a mans hand emerged and began writing opposite the lampstand on the plaster of the wall of the kings palace, and the king saw the back of the hand that did the writing. |
Suddenly the fingers of a mans hand came out and began writing opposite the lampstand on the plaster of the wall of the kings palace, and the king saw the back of the hand that did the writing. |
| 5:6 |
Then the kings face grew pale and his thoughts alarmed him, and his hip joints went slack and his knees began knocking together. |
Then the splendor of the kings face changed, and his thoughts alarmed him, and his hip joints went slack, and his knees were knocking against each other. |
| 5:7 |
The king called aloud to bring in the conjurers, the Chaldeans and the diviners. The king spoke and said to the wise men of Babylon, Any man who can read this inscription and explain its interpretation to me shall be clothed with purple and have a necklace of gold around his neck, and have authority as third ruler in the kingdom. |
The king called out loudly to bring in the conjurers, the Chaldeans, and the diviners. The king answered and said to the wise men of Babylon, Any man who can read this writing and declare its interpretation to me shall be clothed with purple and have a necklace of gold around his neck and rule with power as third ruler in the kingdom. |
| 5:8 |
Then all the kings wise men came in, but they could not read the inscription or make known its interpretation to the king. |
Then all the kings wise men came in, but they could not read the writing or make known its interpretation to the king. |
| 5:9 |
Then King Belshazzar was greatly alarmed, his face grew even paler, and his nobles were perplexed. |
Then King Belshazzar was greatly alarmed, and the splendor of his face changed further, and his nobles were perplexed. |
| 5:10 |
The queen entered the banquet hall because of the words of the king and his nobles; the queen spoke and said, O king, live forever! Do not let your thoughts alarm you or your face be pale. |
The queen entered the banquet hall because of the words of the king and his nobles; the queen answered and said, O king, live forever! Do not let your thoughts alarm you or the splendor of your face be changed. |
| 5:11 |
There is a man in your kingdom in whom is a spirit of the holy gods; and in the days of your father, illumination, insight and wisdom like the wisdom of the gods were found in him. And King Nebuchadnezzar, your father, your father the king, appointed him chief of the magicians, conjurers, Chaldeans and diviners. |
There is a man in your kingdom in whom is a spirit of the holy gods; and in the days of your father, illumination, insight, and wisdom like the wisdom of the gods were found in him. And King Nebuchadnezzar, your father, your father the king, set him as chief of the magicians, conjurers, Chaldeans, and diviners. |
| 5:12 |
This was because an extraordinary spirit, knowledge and insight, interpretation of dreams, explanation of enigmas and solving of difficult problems were found in this Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar. Let Daniel now be summoned and he will declare the interpretation. |
This was because an extraordinary spirit, knowledge and insight, interpretation of dreams, explanation of enigmas, and solving of difficult problems were found in this Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar. Let Daniel now be summoned, and he will declare the interpretation. |
| 5:13 |
Then Daniel was brought in before the king. The king spoke and said to Daniel, Are you that Daniel who is one of the exiles from Judah, whom my father the king brought from Judah? |
Then Daniel was brought in before the king. The king answered and said to Daniel, Are you that Daniel who is one of the exiles from Judah, whom my father the king brought from Judah? |
| 5:14 |
Now I have heard about you that a spirit of the gods is in you, and that illumination, insight and extraordinary wisdom have been found in you. |
Now I have heard about you that a spirit of the gods is in you, and that illumination, insight, and extraordinary wisdom have been found in you. |
| 5:15 |
Just now the wise men and the conjurers were brought in before me that they might read this inscription and make its interpretation known to me, but they could not declare the interpretation of the message. |
Just now the wise men and the conjurers were brought in before me that they might read this writing and make its interpretation known to me, but they could not declare the interpretation of the message. |
| 5:16 |
But I personally have heard about you, that you are able to give interpretations and solve difficult problems. Now if you are able to read the inscription and make its interpretation known to me, you will be clothed with purple and wear a necklace of gold around your neck, and you will have authority as the third ruler in the kingdom. |
But I personally have heard about you, that you are able to give interpretations and solve difficult problems. Now if you are able to read the writing and make its interpretation known to me, you will be clothed with purple and wear a necklace of gold around your neck, and you will rule with power as the third ruler in the kingdom. |
| 5:17 |
Then Daniel answered and said before the king, Keep your gifts for yourself or give your rewards to someone else; however, I will read the inscription to the king and make the interpretation known to him. |
Then Daniel answered and said before the king, Let your gifts remain with you or give your rewards to someone else; however, I will read the writing to the king and make the interpretation known to him. |
| 5:18 |
O king, the Most High God granted sovereignty, grandeur, glory and majesty to Nebuchadnezzar your father. |
O king, the Most High God granted the kingdom, grandeur, glory, and majesty to Nebuchadnezzar your father. |
| 5:19 |
Because of the grandeur which He bestowed on him, all the peoples, nations and men of every language feared and trembled before him; whomever he wished he killed and whomever he wished he spared alive; and whomever he wished he elevated and whomever he wished he humbled. |
And because of the grandeur which He bestowed on him, all the peoples, nations, and men of every tongue feared and were in dread before him; whomever he wished he killed, and whomever he wished he kept alive, and whomever he wished he raised up, and whomever he wished he made low. |
| 5:20 |
But when his heart was lifted up and his spirit became so proud that he behaved arrogantly, he was deposed from his royal throne and his glory was taken away from him. |
But when his heart was raised up and his spirit became so strong that he behaved arrogantly, he was deposed from his royal throne, and his glory was taken away from him. |
| 5:21 |
He was also driven away from mankind, and his heart was made like that of beasts, and his dwelling place was with the wild donkeys. He was given grass to eat like cattle, and his body was drenched with the dew of heaven until he recognized that the Most High God is ruler over the realm of mankind and that He sets over it whomever He wishes. |
He was also driven away from the sons of men, and his heart was made like that of beasts, and his place of habitation was with the wild donkeys. He was given grass to eat like cattle, and his body was drenched with the dew of the sky until he knew that the Most High God is the powerful ruler over the kingdom of mankind and that He sets up over it whomever He wishes. |
| 5:22 |
Yet you, his son, Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, even though you knew all this, |
Yet you, his son, Belshazzar, have not made your heart lowly, even though you knew all this, |
| 5:23 |
but you have exalted yourself against the Lord of heaven; and they have brought the vessels of His house before you, and you and your nobles, your wives and your concubines have been drinking wine from them; and you have praised the gods of silver and gold, of bronze, iron, wood and stone, which do not see, hear or understand. But the God in whose hand are your life breath and all your ways, you have not glorified. |
but you have raised yourself up against the Lord of heaven; and they have brought the vessels of His house before you, and you and your nobles, your wives and your concubines have been drinking wine from them; and you have praised the gods of silver and gold, of bronze, iron, wood and stone, which do not see, hear, or know. But the God in whose hand are your life breath and all your ways, you have not honored. |
| 5:24 |
Then the hand was sent from Him and this inscription was written out. |
Then the hand was sent from Him, and this writing was inscribed. |
| 5:25 |
Now this is the inscription that was written out: MENĒ, MENĒ, TEKĒL, UPHARSIN. |
Now this is the writing that was inscribed: MENĒ, MENĒ, TEKĒL, UPHARSIN. |
| 5:27 |
TEKĒL—you have been weighed on the scales and found deficient. |
TEKĒL—you have been weighed on the scales and found lacking. |
| 5:29 |
Then Belshazzar gave orders, and they clothed Daniel with purple and put a necklace of gold around his neck, and issued a proclamation concerning him that he now had authority as the third ruler in the kingdom. |
Then Belshazzar said the word, and they clothed Daniel with purple and put a necklace of gold around his neck and issued a proclamation concerning him that he now would be the third powerful ruler in the kingdom. |
| 5:30 |
That same night Belshazzar the Chaldean king was slain. |
That same night Belshazzar the Chaldean king was killed. |
| 6:1 |
It seemed good to Darius to appoint 120 satraps over the kingdom, that they would be in charge of the whole kingdom, |
It seemed good to Darius that he set 120 satraps over the kingdom, that they would be in charge of the whole kingdom, |
| 6:3 |
Then this Daniel began distinguishing himself among the commissioners and satraps because he possessed an extraordinary spirit, and the king planned to appoint him over the entire kingdom. |
Then this Daniel began distinguishing himself among the commissioners and satraps because an extraordinary spirit was in him, and the king planned to set him over the entire kingdom. |
| 6:4 |
Then the commissioners and satraps began trying to find a ground of accusation against Daniel in regard to government affairs; but they could find no ground of accusation or evidence of corruption, inasmuch as he was faithful, and no negligence or corruption was to be found in him. |
Then the commissioners and satraps began seeking to find a ground of accusation against Daniel in regard to matters of the kingdom; but they were not able to find any ground of accusation or evidence of corruption, inasmuch as he was faithful, and no negligence or corruption was to be found in him. |
| 6:6 |
Then these commissioners and satraps came by agreement to the king and spoke to him as follows: King Darius, live forever! |
Then these commissioners and satraps came by agreement to the king and said thus to him: King Darius, live forever! |
| 6:7 |
All the commissioners of the kingdom, the prefects and the satraps, the high officials and the governors have consulted together that the king should establish a statute and enforce an injunction that anyone who makes a petition to any god or man besides you, O king, for thirty days, shall be cast into the lions den. |
All the commissioners of the kingdom, the prefects and the satraps, the high officials and the governors have counseled together that the king should establish a statute and enforce an injunction that anyone who seeks to make a petition to any god or man besides you, O king, for thirty days, shall be cast into the lions den. |
| 6:8 |
Now, O king, establish the injunction and sign the document so that it may not be changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which may not be revoked. |
Now, O king, establish the injunction and sign the written document so that it may not be changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which may not be revoked. |
| 6:9 |
Therefore King Darius signed the document, that is, the injunction. |
Therefore King Darius signed the written document, that is, the injunction. |
| 6:10 |
Now when Daniel knew that the document was signed, he entered his house now in his roof chamber he had windows open toward Jerusalem; and he continued kneeling on his knees three times a day, praying and giving thanks before his God, as he had been doing previously. |
Now when Daniel knew that the written document was signed, he entered his house now in his roof chamber he had windows open toward Jerusalem; and he continued kneeling on his knees three times a day, praying and giving thanks before his God, as he had been doing previously. |
| 6:11 |
Then these men came by agreement and found Daniel making petition and supplication before his God. |
Then these men came by agreement and found Daniel seeking to make a petition and making supplication before his God. |
| 6:12 |
Then they approached and spoke before the king about the kings injunction, Did you not sign an injunction that any man who makes a petition to any god or man besides you, O king, for thirty days, is to be cast into the lions den? The king replied, The statement is true, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which may not be revoked. |
Then they came near and said before the king concerning the kings injunction, Did you not sign an injunction that any man who seeks to make a petition to any god or man besides you, O king, for thirty days, is to be cast into the lions den? The king answered and said, The word is certain, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which may not be revoked. |
| 6:13 |
Then they answered and spoke before the king, Daniel, who is one of the exiles from Judah, pays no attention to you, O king, or to the injunction which you signed, but keeps making his petition three times a day. |
Then they answered and said before the king, Daniel, who is one of the exiles from Judah, pays no attention to you, O king, or to the injunction which you signed, but keeps seeking to make his petition three times a day. |
| 6:14 |
Then, as soon as the king heard this statement, he was deeply distressed and set his mind on delivering Daniel; and even until sunset he kept exerting himself to rescue him. |
Then, as soon as the king heard this word, he was greatly distressed within himself and set his mind on saving Daniel; and even until sunset he kept exerting himself to deliver him. |
| 6:15 |
Then these men came by agreement to the king and said to the king, Recognize, O king, that it is a law of the Medes and Persians that no injunction or statute which the king establishes may be changed. |
Then these men came by agreement to the king and said to the king, Know, O king, that it is a law of the Medes and Persians that no injunction or statute which the king establishes may be changed. |
| 6:16 |
Then the king gave orders, and Daniel was brought in and cast into the lions den. The king spoke and said to Daniel, Your God whom you constantly serve will Himself deliver you. |
Then the king said the word, and Daniel was brought in and cast into the lions den. The king answered and said to Daniel, Your God whom you constantly serve will Himself save you. |
| 6:17 |
A stone was brought and laid over the mouth of the den; and the king sealed it with his own signet ring and with the signet rings of his nobles, so that nothing would be changed in regard to Daniel. |
And a stone was brought and placed over the mouth of the den; and the king sealed it with his own signet ring and with the signet rings of his nobles so that nothing would be changed in regard to Daniel. |
| 6:19 |
Then the king arose at dawn, at the break of day, and went in haste to the lions den. |
Then the king arose at dawn, at the break of day, and hurriedly went to the lions den. |
| 6:20 |
When he had come near the den to Daniel, he cried out with a troubled voice. The king spoke and said to Daniel, Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you constantly serve, been able to deliver you from the lions? |
When he had come near the den to Daniel, he cried out with a troubled voice. The king answered and said to Daniel, Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you constantly serve, been able to save you from the lions? |
| 6:22 |
My God sent His angel and shut the lions mouths and they have not harmed me, inasmuch as I was found innocent before Him; and also toward you, O king, I have committed no crime. |
My God sent His angel and shut the lions mouths, and they have not harmed me, inasmuch as I was found innocent before Him; and also toward you, O king, I have done no harm. |
| 6:23 |
Then the king was very pleased and gave orders for Daniel to be taken up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den and no injury whatever was found on him, because he had trusted in his God. |
Then the king was greatly pleased and said for Daniel to be taken up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no harm whatsoever was found on him because he had believed in his God. |
| 6:24 |
The king then gave orders, and they brought those men who had maliciously accused Daniel, and they cast them, their children and their wives into the lions den; and they had not reached the bottom of the den before the lions overpowered them and crushed all their bones. |
The king then said the word, and they brought those men who had brought charges against Daniel, and they cast them, their children, and their wives into the lions den; and they had not reached the bottom of the den before the lions overpowered them and crushed all their bones. |
| 6:25 |
Then Darius the king wrote to all the peoples, nations and men of every language who were living in all the land: May your peace abound! |
Then Darius the king wrote to all the peoples, nations, and men of every tongue who were inhabiting all the land: May your peace abound! |
| 6:26 |
I make a decree that in all the dominion of my kingdom men are to fear and tremble before the God of Daniel; For He is the living God and enduring forever, And His kingdom is one which will not be destroyed, And His dominion will be forever. |
I make a decree that in all the dominion of my kingdom, men are to fear and be in dread before the God of Daniel; For He is the living God and enduring forever, And His kingdom is one which will not be destroyed, And His dominion will be unto the end. |
| 6:27 |
He delivers and rescues and performs signs and wonders In heaven and on earth, Who has also delivered Daniel from the power of the lions. |
He saves and delivers and does signs and wonders In heaven and on earth, Who has also saved Daniel from the power of the lions. |
| 6:28 |
So this Daniel enjoyed success in the reign of Darius and in the reign of Cyrus the Persian. |
So this Daniel enjoyed success in the kingdom of Darius and in the kingdom of Cyrus the Persian. |
| 7:1 |
In the first year of Belshazzar king of Babylon Daniel saw a dream and visions in his mind as he lay on his bed; then he wrote the dream down and related the following summary of it. |
In the first year of Belshazzar king of Babylon Daniel saw a dream and visions in his head as he lay on his bed; then he wrote the dream down and said the following summary of the matter. |
| 7:2 |
Daniel said, I was looking in my vision by night, and behold, the four winds of heaven were stirring up the great sea. |
Daniel answered and said, I was looking in my vision by night, and behold, the four winds of heaven were stirring up the great sea. |
| 7:4 |
The first was like a lion and had the wings of an eagle. I kept looking until its wings were plucked, and it was lifted up from the ground and made to stand on two feet like a man; a human mind also was given to it. |
The first was like a lion and had the wings of an eagle. I kept looking until its wings were plucked, and it was lifted up from the ground and made to stand on two feet like a man; and a heart of a man was given to it. |
| 7:5 |
And behold, another beast, a second one, resembling a bear. And it was raised up on one side, and three ribs were in its mouth between its teeth; and thus they said to it, Arise, devour much meat! |
And behold, another beast, a second one in the likeness of a bear. And it was raised up on one side, and three ribs were in its mouth between its teeth; and thus they said to it, Arise, devour much meat! |
| 7:7 |
After this I kept looking in the night visions, and behold, a fourth beast, dreadful and terrifying and extremely strong; and it had large iron teeth. It devoured and crushed and trampled down the remainder with its feet; and it was different from all the beasts that were before it, and it had ten horns. |
After this I kept looking in the night visions, and behold, a fourth beast, fearsome and terrifying and extraordinarily strong; and it had large iron teeth. It devoured and crushed and trampled down the remainder with its feet; and it was different from all the beasts that were before it, and it had ten horns. |
| 7:8 |
While I was contemplating the horns, behold, another horn, a little one, came up among them, and three of the first horns were pulled out by the roots before it; and behold, this horn possessed eyes like the eyes of a man and a mouth uttering great boasts. |
While I was contemplating the horns, behold, another horn, a little one, came up among them, and three of the first horns were pulled out by the roots before it; and behold, this horn possessed eyes like the eyes of a man and a mouth speaking great boasts. |
| 7:9 |
I kept looking Until thrones were set up, And the Ancient of Days took His seat; His vesture was like white snow And the hair of His head like pure wool. His throne was ablaze with flames, Its wheels were a burning fire. |
¶I kept looking Until thrones were set up, And the Ancient of Days was seated; His clothing was like white snow And the hair of His head like pure wool. His throne was ablaze with fire, Its wheels were a burning fire. |
| 7:11 |
Then I kept looking because of the sound of the boastful words which the horn was speaking; I kept looking until the beast was slain, and its body was destroyed and given to the burning fire. |
Then I kept looking because of the sound of the great boastful words which the horn was speaking; I kept looking until the beast was killed, and its body was destroyed and given to the burning fire. |
| 7:12 |
As for the rest of the beasts, their dominion was taken away, but an extension of life was granted to them for an appointed period of time. |
As for the rest of the beasts, their dominion was taken away, but an extension of life was given to them for an appointed season of time. |
| 7:13 |
I kept looking in the night visions, And behold, with the clouds of heaven One like a Son of Man was coming, And He came up to the Ancient of Days And was presented before Him. |
¶I kept looking in the night visions, And behold, with the clouds of heaven One like a Son of Man was coming, And He came up to the Ancient of Days And came near before Him. |
| 7:14 |
And to Him was given dominion, Glory and a kingdom, That all the peoples, nations and men of every language Might serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion Which will not pass away; And His kingdom is one Which will not be destroyed. |
And to Him was given dominion, Glory, and a kingdom, That all the peoples, nations, and men of every tongue Might serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion Which will not be taken away; And His kingdom is one Which will not be destroyed. |
| 7:15 |
As for me, Daniel, my spirit was distressed within me, and the visions in my mind kept alarming me. |
As for me, Daniel, my spirit was distressed within me, and the visions of my head kept alarming me. |
| 7:16 |
I approached one of those who were standing by and began asking him the exact meaning of all this. So he told me and made known to me the interpretation of these things: |
I came near to one of those who were standing by and began seeking out from him the exact meaning of all this. So he said it to me and made known to me the interpretation of these things: |
| 7:19 |
Then I desired to know the exact meaning of the fourth beast, which was different from all the others, exceedingly dreadful, with its teeth of iron and its claws of bronze, and which devoured, crushed and trampled down the remainder with its feet, |
Then I desired to know the exact meaning of the fourth beast, which was different from all the others, extraordinarily fearsome, with its teeth of iron and its claws of bronze, and which devoured, crushed, and trampled down the remainder with its feet, |
| 7:20 |
and the meaning of the ten horns that were on its head and the other horn which came up, and before which three of them fell, namely, that horn which had eyes and a mouth uttering great boasts and which was larger in appearance than its associates. |
and the meaning of the ten horns that were on its head and the other horn which came up and before which three of them fell, namely, that horn which had eyes and a mouth speaking great boasts and which was larger in appearance than its associates. |
| 7:21 |
I kept looking, and that horn was waging war with the saints and overpowering them |
I kept looking, and that horn was waging war with the saints and overcoming them |
| 7:22 |
until the Ancient of Days came and judgment was passed in favor of the saints of the Highest One, and the time arrived when the saints took possession of the kingdom. |
until the Ancient of Days came and judgment was given in favor of the saints of the Highest One, and the season arrived when the saints took possession of the kingdom. |
| 7:24 |
As for the ten horns, out of this kingdom ten kings will arise; and another will arise after them, and he will be different from the previous ones and will subdue three kings. |
As for the ten horns, out of this kingdom ten kings will arise; and another will arise after them, and he will be different from the previous ones and will make low three kings. |
| 7:25 |
He will speak out against the Most High and wear down the saints of the Highest One, and he will intend to make alterations in times and in law; and they will be given into his hand for a time, times, and half a time. |
He will speak words against the Most High and wear down the saints of the Highest One, and he will intend to make changes in seasons and in law; and they will be given into his hand for a time, times, and half a time. |
| 7:27 |
Then the sovereignty, the dominion and the greatness of all the kingdoms under the whole heaven will be given to the people of the saints of the Highest One; His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all the dominions will serve and obey Him. |
Then the reign, the dominion, and the greatness of all the kingdoms under the whole heaven will be given to the people of the saints of the Highest One; His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all the dominions will serve and obey Him. |
| 7:28 |
At this point the revelation ended. As for me, Daniel, my thoughts were greatly alarming me and my face grew pale, but I kept the matter to myself. |
At this point the matter of this revelation ended. As for me, Daniel, my thoughts were greatly alarming me, and the splendor of my face changed, but I kept the matter in my heart. |
| 8:1 |
In the third year of the reign of Belshazzar the king a vision appeared to me, Daniel, subsequent to the one which appeared to me previously. |
In the third year of the reign of Belshazzar the king, a vision appeared to me, Daniel, after the one which appeared to me previously. |
| 8:2 |
I looked in the vision, and while I was looking I was in the citadel of Susa, which is in the province of Elam; and I looked in the vision and I myself was beside the Ulai Canal. |
And I looked in the vision. And it happened that while I was looking, I was in the citadel of Susa, which is in the province of Elam; and I looked in the vision, and I myself was beside the Ulai Canal. |
| 8:4 |
I saw the ram butting westward, northward, and southward, and no other beasts could stand before him nor was there anyone to rescue from his power, but he did as he pleased and magnified himself. |
I saw the ram butting westward, northward, and southward, and no other beasts could stand before it, nor was there anyone to deliver from its power, but it did as it pleased and magnified itself. |
| 8:5 |
While I was observing, behold, a male goat was coming from the west over the surface of the whole earth without touching the ground; and the goat had a conspicuous horn between his eyes. |
And while I was considering, behold, a male goat was coming from the west over the surface of the whole earth without touching the ground; and the goat had a conspicuous horn between its eyes. |
| 8:6 |
He came up to the ram that had the two horns, which I had seen standing in front of the canal, and rushed at him in his mighty wrath. |
Then it came up to the ram that had the two horns, which I had seen standing in front of the canal, and ran at it in his strong wrath. |
| 8:7 |
I saw him come beside the ram, and he was enraged at him; and he struck the ram and shattered his two horns, and the ram had no strength to withstand him. So he hurled him to the ground and trampled on him, and there was none to rescue the ram from his power. |
And I saw it reach the side of the ram, and it was enraged at it; and it struck the ram and broke its two horns in pieces, and the ram had no strength to stand in opposition to it. So it threw it down to the ground and trampled on it, and there was none to deliver the ram from its power. |
| 8:8 |
Then the male goat magnified himself exceedingly. But as soon as he was mighty, the large horn was broken; and in its place there came up four conspicuous horns toward the four winds of heaven. |
Then the male goat magnified itself exceedingly. But as soon as it was mighty, the large horn was broken; and in its place there came up four conspicuous horns toward the four winds of heaven. |
| 8:9 |
Out of one of them came forth a rather small horn which grew exceedingly great toward the south, toward the east, and toward the Beautiful Land. |
And out of one of them came forth a rather small horn. And it grew exceedingly great toward the south, toward the east, and toward the Beautiful Land. |
| 8:10 |
It grew up to the host of heaven and caused some of the host and some of the stars to fall to the earth, and it trampled them down. |
Then it grew up to the host of heaven and caused some of the host and some of the stars to fall to the earth, and it trampled them down. |
| 8:11 |
It even magnified itself to be equal with the Commander of the host; and it removed the regular sacrifice from Him, and the place of His sanctuary was thrown down. |
And it even magnified itself to be equal with the Commander of the host; and it removed the regular sacrifice from Him, and the place of His sanctuary was thrown down. |
| 8:12 |
And on account of transgression the host will be given over to the horn along with the regular sacrifice; and it will fling truth to the ground and perform its will and prosper. |
And on account of transgression the host will be given over to the horn along with the regular sacrifice; and it will throw truth down to the ground and do its will and succeed. |
| 8:13 |
Then I heard a holy one speaking, and another holy one said to that particular one who was speaking, How long will the vision about the regular sacrifice apply, while the transgression causes horror, so as to allow both the holy place and the host to be trampled? |
Then I heard a holy one speaking, and another holy one said to that particular one who was speaking, How long will the vision about the regular sacrifice apply, while the transgression causes desolation, so as to allow both the holy place and the host to be trampled? |
| 8:14 |
He said to me, For 2,300 evenings and mornings; then the holy place will be properly restored. |
He said to me, For 2,300 evenings and mornings; then the holy place will be made righteous. |
| 8:15 |
When I, Daniel, had seen the vision, I sought to understand it; and behold, standing before me was one who looked like a man. |
Now it happened when I, Daniel, had seen the vision, that I sought to understand it; and behold, standing before me was one who had the appearance of a man. |
| 8:16 |
And I heard the voice of a man between the banks of Ulai, and he called out and said, Gabriel, give this man an understanding of the vision. |
And I heard the voice of a man between the banks of Ulai, and he called out and said, Gabriel, give this man an understanding of what has appeared. |
| 8:17 |
So he came near to where I was standing, and when he came I was frightened and fell on my face; but he said to me, Son of man, understand that the vision pertains to the time of the end. |
So he came near to where I was standing, and when he came I was terrified and fell on my face; but he said to me, Son of man, understand that the vision pertains to the time of the end. |
| 8:19 |
He said, Behold, I am going to let you know what will occur at the final period of the indignation, for it pertains to the appointed time of the end. |
Then he said, Behold, I am going to let you know what will happen at the final period of the indignation, for it pertains to the appointed time of the end. |
| 8:20 |
The ram which you saw with the two horns represents the kings of Media and Persia. |
The ram which you saw with the two horns is the kings of Media and Persia. |
| 8:21 |
The shaggy goat represents the kingdom of Greece, and the large horn that is between his eyes is the first king. |
Now the shaggy goat is the king of Greece, and the large horn that is between his eyes is the first king. |
| 8:22 |
The broken horn and the four horns that arose in its place represent four kingdoms which will arise from his nation, although not with his power. |
And the broken horn and the four horns that stood in its place are four kingdoms which will take their stand from his nation, although not with his power. |
| 8:23 |
In the latter period of their rule, When the transgressors have run their course, A king will arise, Insolent and skilled in intrigue. |
In the latter period of their reign, When the transgressors have run their course, A king will stand, Insolent and skilled in intrigue. |
| 8:24 |
His power will be mighty, but not by his own power, And he will destroy to an extraordinary degree And prosper and perform his will; He will destroy mighty men and the holy people. |
His power will be mighty, but not by his own power, And he will destroy to an astonishing degree And succeed and do his will; He will destroy mighty men and the holy people. |
| 8:25 |
And through his shrewdness He will cause deceit to succeed by his influence; And he will magnify himself in his heart, And he will destroy many while they are at ease. He will even oppose the Prince of princes, But he will be broken without human agency. |
And through his insight He will cause deceit to succeed by his hand; And he will magnify himself in his heart, And he will destroy many while they are at ease. He will even stand against the Prince of princes, But he will be broken without hands. |
| 8:26 |
The vision of the evenings and mornings Which has been told is true; But keep the vision secret, For it pertains to many days in the future. |
And what had appeared about the evenings and mornings Which has been told is true; But as for you, conceal the vision, For it pertains to many days in the future. |
| 8:27 |
Then I, Daniel, was exhausted and sick for days. Then I got up again and carried on the kings business; but I was astounded at the vision, and there was none to explain it. |
Then I, Daniel, was exhausted and sick for days. Then I rose up again and did the kings work; but I was appalled at what had appeared, and there was none to make me understand it. |
| 9:1 |
In the first year of Darius the son of Ahasuerus, of Median descent, who was made king over the kingdom of the Chaldeans— |
In the first year of Darius the son of Ahasuerus, from the seed of the Medes, who was made king over the kingdom of the Chaldeans— |
| 9:2 |
in the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, observed in the books the number of the years which was revealed as the word of the Lord to Jeremiah the prophet for the completion of the desolations of Jerusalem, namely, seventy years. |
in the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, discerned in the books the number of the years concerning which the word of Yahweh came to Jeremiah the prophet for the fulfillment of the laying waste of Jerusalem, namely, seventy years. |
| 9:3 |
So I gave my attention to the Lord God to seek Him by prayer and supplications, with fasting, sackcloth and ashes. |
So I gave my face to the Lord God to seek Him by prayer and supplications, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes. |
| 9:4 |
I prayed to the Lord my God and confessed and said, Alas, O Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant and lovingkindness for those who love Him and keep His commandments, |
And I prayed to Yahweh my God and confessed and said, Alas, O Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant and lovingkindness for those who love Him and keep His commandments, |
| 9:5 |
we have sinned, committed iniquity, acted wickedly and rebelled, even turning aside from Your commandments and ordinances. |
we have sinned and committed iniquity and acted wickedly and rebelled, even turning aside from Your commandments and judgments. |
| 9:6 |
Moreover, we have not listened to Your servants the prophets, who spoke in Your name to our kings, our princes, our fathers and all the people of the land. |
Moreover, we have not listened to Your slaves the prophets, who spoke in Your name to our kings, our princes, our fathers, and all the people of the land. |
| 9:7 |
Righteousness belongs to You, O Lord, but to us open shame, as it is this day—to the men of Judah, the inhabitants of Jerusalem and all Israel, those who are nearby and those who are far away in all the countries to which You have driven them, because of their unfaithful deeds which they have committed against You. |
To You, O Lord, belongs righteousness, but to us open shame, as it is this day—to the men of Judah, the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and all Israel, those who are nearby and those who are far away in all the countries to which You have banished them, because of their unfaithful deeds which they have committed against You. |
| 9:8 |
Open shame belongs to us, O Lord, to our kings, our princes and our fathers, because we have sinned against You. |
O Yahweh, to us belongs open shame, to our kings, our princes, and our fathers, because we have sinned against You. |
| 9:10 |
nor have we obeyed the voice of the Lord our God, to walk in His teachings which He set before us through His servants the prophets. |
nor have we listened to the voice of Yahweh our God, to walk in His laws which He put before us through His slaves the prophets. |
| 9:11 |
Indeed all Israel has transgressed Your law and turned aside, not obeying Your voice; so the curse has been poured out on us, along with the oath which is written in the law of Moses the servant of God, for we have sinned against Him. |
Indeed all Israel has trespassed against Your law, even turning aside, not listening to Your voice; so the curse has been poured out on us, along with the oath which is written in the law of Moses the servant of God, for we have sinned against Him. |
| 9:12 |
Thus He has confirmed His words which He had spoken against us and against our rulers who ruled us, to bring on us great calamity; for under the whole heaven there has not been done anything like what was done to Jerusalem. |
Thus He has established His words which He had spoken against us and against our judges who judged us, to bring on us great calamity; for under the whole heaven there has not been done anything like what was done to Jerusalem. |
| 9:13 |
As it is written in the law of Moses, all this calamity has come on us; yet we have not sought the favor of the Lord our God by turning from our iniquity and giving attention to Your truth. |
As it is written in the law of Moses, all this calamity has come on us; yet we have not entreated the favor of Yahweh our God by turning from our iniquity and acting wisely in Your truth. |
| 9:14 |
Therefore the Lord has kept the calamity in store and brought it on us; for the Lord our God is righteous with respect to all His deeds which He has done, but we have not obeyed His voice. |
Therefore Yahweh has watched over the calamity and brought it on us; for Yahweh our God is righteous with respect to all His deeds which He has done, but we have not listened to His voice. |
| 9:15 |
And now, O Lord our God, who have brought Your people out of the land of Egypt with a mighty hand and have made a name for Yourself, as it is this day—we have sinned, we have been wicked. |
So now, O Lord our God, who have brought Your people out of the land of Egypt with a strong hand and have made a name for Yourself, as it is this day—we have sinned; we have acted wickedly. |
| 9:16 |
O Lord, in accordance with all Your righteous acts, let now Your anger and Your wrath turn away from Your city Jerusalem, Your holy mountain; for because of our sins and the iniquities of our fathers, Jerusalem and Your people have become a reproach to all those around us. |
O Lord, in accordance with all Your righteousness, let now Your anger and Your wrath turn away from Your city Jerusalem, Your holy mountain; for because of our sins and the iniquities of our fathers, Jerusalem and Your people have become a reproach to all those around us. |
| 9:17 |
So now, our God, listen to the prayer of Your servant and to his supplications, and for Your sake, O Lord, let Your face shine on Your desolate sanctuary. |
So now, our God, listen to the prayer of Your slave and to his supplications, and for Your sake, O Lord, let Your face shine on Your desolate sanctuary. |
| 9:18 |
O my God, incline Your ear and hear! Open Your eyes and see our desolations and the city which is called by Your name; for we are not presenting our supplications before You on account of any merits of our own, but on account of Your great compassion. |
O my God, incline Your ear and listen! Open Your eyes and see our desolations and the city which is called by Your name; for we are not presenting our supplications before You on account of any righteousness of our own, but on account of Your abundant compassion. |
| 9:19 |
O Lord, hear! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, listen and take action! For Your own sake, O my God, do not delay, because Your city and Your people are called by Your name. |
O Lord, listen! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, give heed and take action! For Your own sake, O my God, do not delay, because Your city and Your people are called by Your name. |
| 9:20 |
Now while I was speaking and praying, and confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, and presenting my supplication before the Lord my God in behalf of the holy mountain of my God, |
Now while I was speaking and praying, and confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, and presenting my supplication before Yahweh my God in behalf of the holy mountain of my God, |
| 9:21 |
while I was still speaking in prayer, then the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision previously, came to me in my extreme weariness about the time of the evening offering. |
and while I was still speaking in prayer, then the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision previously, touched me in my extreme weariness about the time of the evening offering. |
| 9:22 |
He gave me instruction and talked with me and said, O Daniel, I have now come forth to give you insight with understanding. |
Then he made me understand and spoke with me and said, O Daniel, I have now come forth to give you insight with understanding. |
| 9:23 |
At the beginning of your supplications the command was issued, and I have come to tell you, for you are highly esteemed; so give heed to the message and gain understanding of the vision. |
At the beginning of your supplications the word was issued, so I have come to tell you, for you are highly esteemed; so understand the message and gain understanding in what has appeared. |
| 9:24 |
Seventy weeks have been decreed for your people and your holy city, to finish the transgression, to make an end of sin, to make atonement for iniquity, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy and to anoint the most holy place. |
Seventy weeks have been determined for your people and for your holy city, to finish the transgression, to make an end of sin, to make atonement for iniquity, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy, and to anoint the Holy of Holies. |
| 9:25 |
So you are to know and discern that from the issuing of a decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until Messiah the Prince there will be seven weeks and sixty two weeks; it will be built again, with plaza and moat, even in times of distress. |
So you are to know and have insight that from the going out of a word to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until Messiah the Prince, there will be seven weeks and sixty two weeks; it will be restored and rebuilt, with plaza and moat, even in times of distress. |
| 9:26 |
Then after the sixty two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and have nothing, and the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. And its end will come with a flood; even to the end there will be war; desolations are determined. |
Then after the sixty two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and have nothing, and the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. And its end will come with a flood; even to the end there will be war; desolations are decreed. |
| 9:27 |
And he will make a firm covenant with the many for one week, but in the middle of the week he will put a stop to sacrifice and grain offering; and on the wing of abominations will come one who makes desolate, even until a complete destruction, one that is decreed, is poured out on the one who makes desolate. |
And he will make a firm covenant with the many for one week, but in the middle of the week he will make sacrifice and grain offering cease; and on the wing of abominations will come one who makes desolate, even until a complete destruction, one that is decreed, is poured out on the one who makes desolate. |
| 10:1 |
In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a message was revealed to Daniel, who was named Belteshazzar; and the message was true and one of great conflict, but he understood the message and had an understanding of the vision. |
In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia, a word was revealed to Daniel, who was named Belteshazzar; and the word was true and one of great conflict, but he understood the word and had an understanding of what had appeared. |
| 10:3 |
I did not eat any tasty food, nor did meat or wine enter my mouth, nor did I use any ointment at all until the entire three weeks were completed. |
I did not eat any tasty food, nor did meat or wine enter my mouth, nor did I use any ointment at all until the entire three weeks were fulfilled. |
| 10:4 |
On the twenty fourth day of the first month, while I was by the bank of the great river, that is, the Tigris, |
And on the twenty fourth day of the first month, while I was by the bank of the great river, that is, the Tigris, |
| 10:5 |
I lifted my eyes and looked, and behold, there was a certain man dressed in linen, whose waist was girded with a belt of pure gold of Uphaz. |
I lifted my eyes and looked, and behold, there was a certain man dressed in linen, whose loins were girded with a belt of pure fine gold of Uphaz. |
| 10:6 |
His body also was like beryl, his face had the appearance of lightning, his eyes were like flaming torches, his arms and feet like the gleam of polished bronze, and the sound of his words like the sound of a tumult. |
His body also was like beryl, his face had the appearance of lightning, his eyes were like flaming torches, his arms and feet like the gleam of burnished bronze, and the sound of his words like the sound of a multitude. |
| 10:7 |
Now I, Daniel, alone saw the vision, while the men who were with me did not see the vision; nevertheless, a great dread fell on them, and they ran away to hide themselves. |
Now I, Daniel, alone saw the vision that appeared, but the men who were with me did not see the vision that appeared; nevertheless, a great terror fell on them, and they ran away to hide themselves. |
| 10:8 |
So I was left alone and saw this great vision; yet no strength was left in me, for my natural color turned to a deathly pallor, and I retained no strength. |
So I alone remained and saw this great vision that appeared; yet no might remained in me, for my outward splendor turned to a deathly pallor, and I retained no might. |
| 10:10 |
Then behold, a hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees. |
Then behold, a hand touched me and set me shaking on my hands and knees. |
| 10:11 |
He said to me, O Daniel, man of high esteem, understand the words that I am about to tell you and stand upright, for I have now been sent to you. And when he had spoken this word to me, I stood up trembling. |
And he said to me, O Daniel, man of high esteem, understand the words that I am about to speak to you and stand upright, for I have now been sent to you. And when he had spoken this word to me, I stood up trembling. |
| 10:12 |
Then he said to me, Do not be afraid, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart on understanding this and on humbling yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to your words. |
Then he said to me, Do not be afraid, Daniel, for from the first day that you gave your heart to understand this and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to your words. |
| 10:13 |
But the prince of the kingdom of Persia was withstanding me for twenty one days; then behold, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left there with the kings of Persia. |
But the prince of the kingdom of Persia was standing against me for twenty one days; then behold, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me. Now I had been left there with the kings of Persia. |
| 10:14 |
Now I have come to give you an understanding of what will happen to your people in the latter days, for the vision pertains to the days yet future. |
Now I have come to give you an understanding of what will happen to your people in the last days, for the vision pertains to the days yet future. |
| 10:15 |
When he had spoken to me according to these words, I turned my face toward the ground and became speechless. |
Now when he had spoken to me according to these words, I turned my face toward the ground and became speechless. |
| 10:16 |
And behold, one who resembled a human being was touching my lips; then I opened my mouth and spoke and said to him who was standing before me, O my Lord, as a result of the vision anguish has come upon me, and I have retained no strength. |
And behold, one in the likeness of the sons of men was touching my lips; then I opened my mouth and spoke and said to him who was standing before me, O my Lord, as a result of the vision that appeared, pains have come upon me, and I have retained no might. |
| 10:17 |
For how can such a servant of my Lord talk with such as my Lord? As for me, there remains just now no strength in me, nor has any breath been left in me. |
Now how can such a servant of my Lord talk with such as my Lord? As for me, right now no might stands within me, nor does any breath remain within me. |
| 10:18 |
Then this one with human appearance touched me again and strengthened me. |
Then this one with the appearance of a man touched me again and strengthened me. |
| 10:19 |
He said, O man of high esteem, do not be afraid. Peace be with you; take courage and be courageous! Now as soon as he spoke to me, I received strength and said, May my Lord speak, for you have strengthened me. |
And he said, O man of high esteem, do not be afraid. Peace be with you; gather strength and be strong! Now as soon as he spoke to me, I received strength and said, May my Lord speak, for you have strengthened me. |
| 10:20 |
Then he said, Do you understand why I came to you? But I shall now return to fight against the prince of Persia; so I am going forth, and behold, the prince of Greece is about to come. |
Then he said, Do you know why I came to you? But I shall now return to fight against the prince of Persia; so I am going forth, and behold, the prince of Greece is about to come. |
| 10:21 |
However, I will tell you what is inscribed in the writing of truth. Yet there is no one who stands firmly with me against these forces except Michael your prince. |
However, I will tell you what is inscribed in the writing of truth. Now there is no one who exerts strength with me against these forces except Michael your prince. |
| 11:1 |
In the first year of Darius the Mede, I arose to be an encouragement and a protection for him. |
Now I, in the first year of Darius the Mede, I stood to strengthen and to be a fortress for him. |
| 11:2 |
And now I will tell you the truth. Behold, three more kings are going to arise in Persia. Then a fourth will gain far more riches than all of them; as soon as he becomes strong through his riches, he will arouse the whole empire against the realm of Greece. |
So now I will tell you the truth. Behold, three more kings are going to stand in Persia. Then a fourth will gain far more riches than all of them; as soon as he becomes strong through his riches, he will arouse the whole empire against the kingdom of Greece. |
| 11:3 |
And a mighty king will arise, and he will rule with great authority and do as he pleases. |
And a mighty king will stand, and he will dominate with great domination and do as he pleases. |
| 11:4 |
But as soon as he has arisen, his kingdom will be broken up and parceled out toward the four points of the compass, though not to his own descendants, nor according to his authority which he wielded, for his sovereignty will be uprooted and given to others besides them. |
But as soon as he stands, his kingdom will be broken up and parceled out toward the four winds of heaven, but not to his own descendants, nor according to his domination with which he dominated, for his kingdom will be uprooted and given to others besides them. |
| 11:5 |
Then the king of the South will grow strong, along with one of his princes who will gain ascendancy over him and obtain dominion; his domain will be a great dominion indeed. |
Then the king of the South will grow strong, along with one of his princes who will grow strong over him and obtain dominion; indeed, his domain will be a great dominion. |
| 11:6 |
After some years they will form an alliance, and the daughter of the king of the South will come to the king of the North to carry out a peaceful arrangement. But she will not retain her position of power, nor will he remain with his power, but she will be given up, along with those who brought her in and the one who sired her as well as he who supported her in those times. |
And after some years they will form an alliance, and the daughter of the king of the South will come to the king of the North to carry out an equitable arrangement. But she will not retain her position of power, nor will he continue to stand with his power, but she will be given up, along with those who brought her in and the one who fathered her as well as he who strengthened her in those times. |
| 11:7 |
But one of the descendants of her line will arise in his place, and he will come against their army and enter the fortress of the king of the North, and he will deal with them and display great strength. |
But one of the descendants of her line will stand in his place, and he will come against their military force and enter the fortress of the king of the North, and he will deal with them and display strength. |
| 11:8 |
Also their gods with their metal images and their precious vessels of silver and gold he will take into captivity to Egypt, and he on his part will refrain from attacking the king of the North for some years. |
And also their gods with their metal images and their desirable vessels of silver and gold he will bring into captivity to Egypt, and he on his part will stand back from attacking the king of the North for some years. |
| 11:9 |
Then the latter will enter the realm of the king of the South, but will return to his own land. |
Then the latter will enter the kingdom of the king of the South, but will return to his own land. |
| 11:10 |
His sons will mobilize and assemble a multitude of great forces; and one of them will keep on coming and overflow and pass through, that he may again wage war up to his very fortress. |
And his sons will wage war. So they will gather a multitude of great forces; and one of them will keep on coming and overflow and pass through, that he may again wage war up to his very fortress. |
| 11:11 |
The king of the South will be enraged and go forth and fight with the king of the North. Then the latter will raise a great multitude, but that multitude will be given into the hand of the former. |
And the king of the South will be enraged and go forth and fight with the king of the North. Then the latter will cause a great multitude to stand, but that multitude will be given into the hand of the former. |
| 11:12 |
When the multitude is carried away, his heart will be lifted up, and he will cause tens of thousands to fall; yet he will not prevail. |
Then the multitude will be carried away, his heart will be lifted up, and he will cause tens of thousands to fall; yet he will not prevail. |
| 11:13 |
For the king of the North will again raise a greater multitude than the former, and after an interval of some years he will press on with a great army and much equipment. |
And the king of the North will again cause a much greater multitude than the former to stand, and at the end of the times of those years, he will keep on coming with a great military force and much equipment. |
| 11:14 |
Now in those times many will rise up against the king of the South; the violent ones among your people will also lift themselves up in order to fulfill the vision, but they will fall down. |
Now in those times many will stand against the king of the South; the violent ones among your people will also lift themselves up in order to cause the vision to stand, but they will fall down. |
| 11:15 |
Then the king of the North will come, cast up a siege ramp and capture a well fortified city; and the forces of the South will not stand their ground, not even their choicest troops, for there will be no strength to make a stand. |
Then the king of the North will come, cast up a siege ramp, and capture a well fortified city; and the might of the South will not stand, not even their choicest troops, for there will be no strength to make a stand. |
| 11:16 |
But he who comes against him will do as he pleases, and no one will be able to withstand him; he will also stay for a time in the Beautiful Land, with destruction in his hand. |
But he who comes against him will do as he pleases, and no one will be able to stand in opposition to him; he will also stand for a time in the Beautiful Land, with destruction in his hand. |
| 11:17 |
He will set his face to come with the power of his whole kingdom, bringing with him a proposal of peace which he will put into effect; he will also give him the daughter of women to ruin it. But she will not take a stand for him or be on his side. |
And he will set his face to come with the authority of his whole kingdom, bringing with him an equitable proposal which he will put into effect; he will also give him the daughter of women to destroy it. But she will not take a stand for him or be on his side. |
| 11:18 |
Then he will turn his face to the coastlands and capture many. But a commander will put a stop to his scorn against him; moreover, he will repay him for his scorn. |
Then he will turn his face to the coastlands and capture many. But a ruler will make his reproach against him cease; moreover, he will repay him for his reproach. |
| 11:20 |
Then in his place one will arise who will send an oppressor through the Jewel of his kingdom; yet within a few days he will be shattered, though not in anger nor in battle. |
Then in his place one will stand who will have an oppressor pass through the Jewel of his kingdom; yet within a few days he will be broken, though not in anger nor in battle. |
| 11:21 |
In his place a despicable person will arise, on whom the honor of kingship has not been conferred, but he will come in a time of tranquility and seize the kingdom by intrigue. |
And in his place a despised person will stand, to whom the splendor of the kingdom has not been given, but he will come in a time of ease and take hold of the kingdom by intrigue. |
| 11:22 |
The overflowing forces will be flooded away before him and shattered, and also the prince of the covenant. |
But the overflowing might will be flooded away before him and broken, and also the prince of the covenant. |
| 11:23 |
After an alliance is made with him he will practice deception, and he will go up and gain power with a small force of people. |
And after an alliance is made with him, he will practice deception, and he will go up and gain power with a small force of people. |
| 11:24 |
In a time of tranquility he will enter the richest parts of the realm, and he will accomplish what his fathers never did, nor his ancestors; he will distribute plunder, booty and possessions among them, and he will devise his schemes against strongholds, but only for a time. |
In a time of ease he will enter the richest parts of the province, and he will do what his fathers never did, nor his fathers fathers; he will distribute plunder, spoil, and possessions among them, and he will devise his schemes against strongholds, but only for a time. |
| 11:25 |
He will stir up his strength and courage against the king of the South with a large army; so the king of the South will mobilize an extremely large and mighty army for war; but he will not stand, for schemes will be devised against him. |
And he will stir up his strength and heart against the king of the South with a great military force; so the king of the South will wage war with an extremely large and mighty military force for war; but he will not stand, for schemes will be devised against him. |
| 11:26 |
Those who eat his choice food will destroy him, and his army will overflow, but many will fall down slain. |
And those who eat his choice food will break him, and his military force will overflow, but many will fall down slain. |
| 11:27 |
As for both kings, their hearts will be intent on evil, and they will speak lies to each other at the same table; but it will not succeed, for the end is still to come at the appointed time. |
And as for both kings, their hearts will be intent on evil, and they will speak falsehood at the same table; but it will not succeed, for the end is still to come at the appointed time. |
| 11:28 |
Then he will return to his land with much plunder; but his heart will be set against the holy covenant, and he will take action and then return to his own land. |
Then he will return to his land with great possessions; but his heart will be set against the holy covenant, and he will take action and then return to his own land. |
| 11:29 |
At the appointed time he will return and come into the South, but this last time it will not turn out the way it did before. |
At the appointed time he will return and come into the South, but this last time it will not happen the way it did before. |
| 11:30 |
For ships of Kittim will come against him; therefore he will be disheartened and will return and become enraged at the holy covenant and take action; so he will come back and show regard for those who forsake the holy covenant. |
Indeed, ships of Kittim will come against him; therefore he will be disheartened and will return and become indignant at the holy covenant and take action; so he will come back and show regard for those who forsake the holy covenant. |
| 11:31 |
Forces from him will arise, desecrate the sanctuary fortress, and do away with the regular sacrifice. And they will set up the abomination of desolation. |
Mighty forces from him will stand, profane the sanctuary fortress, and abolish the regular sacrifice. And they will set up the abomination of desolation. |
| 11:32 |
By smooth words he will turn to godlessness those who act wickedly toward the covenant, but the people who know their God will display strength and take action. |
And by smooth words he will turn to godlessness those who act wickedly toward the covenant, but the people who know their God will display strength and take action. |
| 11:33 |
Those who have insight among the people will give understanding to the many; yet they will fall by sword and by flame, by captivity and by plunder for many days. |
And those who have insight among the people will give understanding to the many; yet they will fall by sword and by flame, by captivity and by plunder for many days. |
| 11:34 |
Now when they fall they will be granted a little help, and many will join with them in hypocrisy. |
Now when they fall, they will be granted a little help, and many will join with them in intrigue. |
| 11:35 |
Some of those who have insight will fall, in order to refine, purge and make them pure until the end time; because it is still to come at the appointed time. |
And some of those who have insight will fall, in order to refine, purge, and make them pure until the time of the end, because it is still to come at the appointed time. |
| 11:36 |
Then the king will do as he pleases, and he will exalt and magnify himself above every god and will speak monstrous things against the God of gods; and he will prosper until the indignation is finished, for that which is decreed will be done. |
Then the king will do as he pleases, and he will exalt and magnify himself above every god and will speak astonishing things against the God of gods; and he will succeed until the indignation is finished, for that which is decreed will be done. |
| 11:38 |
But instead he will honor a god of fortresses, a god whom his fathers did not know; he will honor him with gold, silver, costly stones and treasures. |
But instead he will honor a god of fortresses, a god whom his fathers did not know; he will honor him with gold, silver, costly stones, and desirable things. |
| 11:39 |
He will take action against the strongest of fortresses with the help of a foreign god; he will give great honor to those who acknowledge him and will cause them to rule over the many, and will parcel out land for a price. |
And he will take action against the strongest of fortresses with the help of a foreign god; he will give great honor to those who recognize him and will cause them to rule over the many and will apportion land for a price. |
| 11:40 |
At the end time the king of the South will collide with him, and the king of the North will storm against him with chariots, with horsemen and with many ships; and he will enter countries, overflow them and pass through. |
And at the time of the end, the king of the South will collide with him, and the king of the North will storm against him with chariots, with horsemen, and with many ships; and he will enter lands, overflow them, and pass through. |
| 11:41 |
He will also enter the Beautiful Land, and many countries will fall; but these will be rescued out of his hand: Edom, Moab and the foremost of the sons of Ammon. |
And he will also enter the Beautiful Land, and many countries will fall; but these will be rescued out of his hand: Edom, Moab, and the foremost of the sons of Ammon. |
| 11:42 |
Then he will stretch out his hand against other countries, and the land of Egypt will not escape. |
Then he will send forth his hand against other countries, and the land of Egypt will not escape. |
| 11:43 |
But he will gain control over the hidden treasures of gold and silver and over all the precious things of Egypt; and Libyans and Ethiopians will follow at his heels. |
But he will rule over the hidden treasures of gold and silver and over all the desirable things of Egypt; and Libyans and Ethiopians will follow at his heels. |
| 11:44 |
But rumors from the East and from the North will disturb him, and he will go forth with great wrath to destroy and annihilate many. |
But reports from the East and from the North will dismay him, and he will go forth with great wrath to destroy and devote many to destruction. |
| 11:45 |
He will pitch the tents of his royal pavilion between the seas and the beautiful Holy Mountain; yet he will come to his end, and no one will help him. |
And he will pitch the tents of his royal pavilion between the seas and the beautiful Holy Mountain; yet he will come to his end, and no one will help him. |
| 12:1 |
Now at that time Michael, the great prince who stands guard over the sons of your people, will arise. And there will be a time of distress such as never occurred since there was a nation until that time; and at that time your people, everyone who is found written in the book, will be rescued. |
Now at that time, Michael, the great prince who stands guard over the sons of your people, will stand. And there will be a time of distress such as never happened since there was a nation until that time; and at that time your people, everyone who is found written in the book, will be rescued. |
| 12:2 |
Many of those who sleep in the dust of the ground will awake, these to everlasting life, but the others to disgrace and everlasting contempt. |
And many of those who sleep in the dust of the ground will awake, these to everlasting life, but the others to reproach and everlasting contempt. |
| 12:3 |
Those who have insight will shine brightly like the brightness of the expanse of heaven, and those who lead the many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever. |
And those who have insight will shine brightly like the brightness of the expanse of heaven, and those who lead the many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever. |
| 12:4 |
But as for you, Daniel, conceal these words and seal up the book until the end of time; many will go back and forth, and knowledge will increase. |
But as for you, Daniel, conceal these words and seal up the book until the time of the end; many will go to and fro, and knowledge will increase. |
| 12:5 |
Then I, Daniel, looked and behold, two others were standing, one on this bank of the river and the other on that bank of the river. |
Then I, Daniel, looked, and behold, two others were standing, one on this bank of the river and the other on that bank of the river. |
| 12:7 |
I heard the man dressed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, as he raised his right hand and his left toward heaven, and swore by Him who lives forever that it would be for a time, times, and half a time; and as soon as they finish shattering the power of the holy people, all these events will be completed. |
And I heard the man dressed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, as he raised his right hand and his left toward heaven, and swore by Him who lives forever that it would be for a time, times, and half a time; and as soon as they complete shattering the power of the holy people, all these events will be completed. |
| 12:9 |
He said, Go your way, Daniel, for these words are concealed and sealed up until the end time. |
Then he said, Go your way, Daniel, for these words are concealed and sealed up until the time of the end. |
| 12:10 |
Many will be purged, purified and refined, but the wicked will act wickedly; and none of the wicked will understand, but those who have insight will understand. |
Many will be purged, purified, and refined, but the wicked will act wickedly; and none of the wicked will understand, but those who have insight will understand. |
| 12:11 |
From the time that the regular sacrifice is abolished and the abomination of desolation is set up, there will be 1,290 days. |
But from the time that the regular sacrifice is abolished and the abomination of desolation is set up, there will be 1,290 days. |
| 12:12 |
How blessed is he who keeps waiting and attains to the 1,335 days! |
How blessed is he who keeps waiting and reaches the 1,335 days! |
| 12:13 |
But as for you, go your way to the end; then you will enter into rest and rise again for your allotted portion at the end of the age. |
But as for you, go your way to the end; then you will enter into rest and stand again for your allotted portion at the end of the days. |