Daniel 5:6-8

New Catholic Bible

⁶ Then the king turned pale, and his thoughts terrified him. His legs grew limp, and his knees began to knock.

⁷ Then the king shouted aloud, ordering the enchanters, the Chaldeans, and the astrologers to be brought in. When they entered, he addressed the wise men of Babylon and said, “Whoever can read this writing and tell me its interpretation shall be clothed in purple, wear a gold chain around his neck, and rank third in the government of the kingdom.”

⁸ However, none of the king’s wise men could either read the writing or explain to the king what it meant.