Daniel 5:13-15
International Standard Version
Daniel Interprets the Handwriting
13 Then Daniel was brought before the king. The king spoke up and told Daniel, “So you are Daniel, one of the Judean exiles whom my grandfather the king brought from Judah! 14 I’ve heard about you, that a spirit of the gods is in you and that you have insight, discernment, and extraordinary wisdom. 15 Take note that the advisors[a] and enchanters[b] were brought before me to read the writing and explain its meaning, but they were unable to do so.[c]
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- Daniel 5:15 Lit. the wise men
- Daniel 5:15 Or occult practitioners
- Daniel 5:15 Lit. to tell the matter
Daniel 5:13-15
New International Version
13 So Daniel was brought before the king, and the king said to him, “Are you Daniel, one of the exiles my father the king brought from Judah?(A) 14 I have heard that the spirit of the gods(B) is in you and that you have insight, intelligence and outstanding wisdom.(C) 15 The wise men and enchanters were brought before me to read this writing and tell me what it means, but they could not explain it.(D)
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