13-16 So Daniel was called in. The king asked him, “Are you the Daniel who was one of the Jewish exiles my father brought here from Judah? I’ve heard about you—that you’re full of the Holy Spirit, that you’ve got a brilliant mind, that you are incredibly wise. The wise men and enchanters were brought in here to read this writing on the wall and interpret it for me. They couldn’t figure it out—not a word, not a syllable. But I’ve heard that you interpret dreams and solve mysteries. So—if you can read the writing and interpret it for me, you’ll be rich and famous—a purple robe, the great gold chain around your neck—and third-in-command in the kingdom.”

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14 I have heard that the spirit of the gods(A) is in you and that you have insight, intelligence and outstanding wisdom.(B) 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.(C) 16 Now I have heard that you are able to give interpretations and to solve difficult problems.(D) If you can read this writing and tell me what it means, you will be clothed in purple and have a gold chain placed around your neck,(E) and you will be made the third highest ruler in the kingdom.”(F)

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