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. 20 But when his heart became arrogant and his spirit was hardened with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne, and his glory was taken from him.
Daniel 5:18–20
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Greek Daniel 5:19–21
19 Because of the greatness that he gave him, all the peoples, nations, and languages trembled and feared before him. He killed whom he wanted to, and he kept alive whom he wanted to. He raised up whom he wanted to, and he put down whom he wanted to. (WEB) 20 But when his… (WEB)
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)
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…
Daniel 4:21–23
21 whose foliage was beautiful and whose fruit was abundant, providing food for all, under which the beasts of the field lived, and in whose branches the birds of the air nested— 22 you, O king, are that tree! For you have become great and strong; your greatness has…
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)
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)
Daniel 4:36–37
36 At the same time my sanity was restored, my honor and splendor returned to me for the glory of my kingdom. My advisers and nobles sought me out, and I was restored to my throne, and surpassing greatness was added to me. 37 Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt…
Psalms 89:43–45
43 You have bent the edge of his sword and have not sustained him in battle. 44 You have ended his splendor and cast his throne to the ground. 45 You have cut short the days of his youth; You have covered him with shame. Selah
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