Daniel 5:15-17
Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition
15 And now the wise men the magicians have come in before me, to read this writing, and shew me the interpretation thereof: and they could not declare to me the meaning of this writing.
16 But I have heard of thee, that thou canst interpret obscure things, and resolve difficult things: now if thou art able to read the writing, and to shew me the interpretation thereof, thou shalt be clothed with purple, and shalt have a chain of gold about thy neck, and shalt be the third prince in my kingdom.
17 To which Daniel made answer, and said before the king: Thy rewards be to thyself, and the gifts of thy house give to another: but the writing I will read to thee, O king, and shew thee the interpretation thereof.
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Daniel 5:15-17
New International Version
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.(A) 16 Now I have heard that you are able to give interpretations and to solve difficult problems.(B) 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,(C) and you will be made the third highest ruler in the kingdom.”(D)
17 Then Daniel answered the king, “You may keep your gifts for yourself and give your rewards to someone else.(E) Nevertheless, I will read the writing for the king and tell him what it means.
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