17 In response, Daniel said to the king, “You may keep your gifts for yourself and give your rewards to someone else. Nevertheless, I will read the inscription for the king and interpret it for him. 18 As for you, O king, the Most High God gave your father Nebuchadnezzar sovereignty and greatness, glory and honor. 19 Because of the greatness that He bestowed on him, the people of every nation and language trembled in fear before him. He killed whom he wished and kept alive whom he wished; he exalted whom he wished and humbled whom he wished.
Daniel 5:17–19
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Greek Daniel 5:17–19
17 Then Daniel answered the king, “Let your gifts be to yourself, and give your rewards to another. Nevertheless, I will read the writing to the king, and make known to him the interpretation. (WEB) 18 “To you, king, the Most High God gave Nebuchadnezzar your father the k… (WEB)
Daniel 2:36–38
36 This was the dream; now we will tell the king its interpretation. 37 You, O king, are the king of kings, to whom the God of heaven has given sovereignty, power, strength, and glory. 38 Wherever the sons of men or beasts of the field or birds of the air dwell, He has…
Greek Daniel 2:36–38
36 “This is the dream; and we will tell its interpretation before the king. (WEB) 37 You, O king, are king of kings, to whom the God of heaven has given the kingdom, the power, the strength, and the glory. (WEB) 38 Wherever the children of men dwell, he has given the animals of the… (WEB)
Greek Daniel 4:21–23
21 whose leaves were beautiful, and its fruit plentiful, and in it was food for all; under which the animals of the field lived, and on whose branches the birds of the sky had their habitation— (WEB) 22 it is you, O king, who have grown and become strong; for your greatne… (WEB)
Daniel 4:23–25
23 And you, O king, saw a watcher, a holy one, coming down from heaven and saying: ‘Cut down the tree and destroy it, but leave the stump with its roots in the ground, and a band of iron and bronze around it, in the tender grass of the field. Let him be drenched…
Wisdom of Solomon 6:2–4
2 Give ear, you rulers who have dominion over many people, and make your boast in multitudes of nations, (WEB) 3 because your dominion was given to you from the Lord, and your sovereignty from the Most High. He will search out your works, and will inquire about your pla… (WEB)
Greek Daniel 5:10–12
10 The queen by reason of the words of the king and his lords came into the banquet house. The queen spoke and said, “O king, live forever; don’t let your thoughts trouble you, nor let your face be changed. (WEB) 11 There is a man in your kingdom in whom is the spirit of… (WEB) 12 … (WEB)
Daniel 5:10–12
10 Hearing the outcry of the king and his nobles, the queen entered the banquet hall. “O king, may you live forever!” she said. “Do not let your thoughts terrify you, or your face grow pale. 11 There is a man in your kingdom who has the spirit of the holy gods in hi…
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