Daniel 4:17 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

¹⁷ This word is by decree of the watchers, and the decision is by command from the holy ones. This is so that the living will know that the Most High is ruler over human kingdoms. He gives them to anyone he wants and sets the lowliest of people over them.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁷ This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁷ This sentence is by the decree of the [heavenly] watchers and the decision is by the word of the holy ones, to the intent that the living may know that the Most High [God] rules the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whomever He will and sets over it the humblest and lowliest of men. [Dan. 2:21; 5:21.]

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁷ The sentence is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones; to the intent that the living may know that the Most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the lowest of men.

Common English Bible

¹⁷ This sentence is by the watchers’ decree; this decision is the holy ones’ word so that all who live might know that the Most High dominates human kingship. The Most High gives kingship to anyone he wants and sets over it the lowest of people.’

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁷ The tree that you saw was lofty and strong; its height reached toward heaven, and it could be seen throughout the whole world.

Daniel 4:17 Cross References

1 Kings 21:25

Still, there was no one like Ahab, who devoted himself to do what was evil in the Lord’s sight, because his wife Jezebel incited him.

2 Chronicles 28:22

At the time of his distress, King Ahaz himself became more unfaithful to the Lord.

Exodus 9:16

However, I have let you live for this purpose: to show you my power  and to make my name known on the whole earth.

Isaiah 6:3

And one called to another: Holy, holy, holy is the  Lord of Armies; his glory  fills the whole earth.

Isaiah 6:8

Then I heard the voice of the Lord asking: Whom shall I send? Who will go for us? I said: Here I am. Send me.

Ezekiel 25:17

I will execute severe vengeance against them with furious rebukes. They will know that I am the Lord   when I take my vengeance on them.” ’

Ezekiel 7:24

So I will bring the most evil of nations to take possession of their houses. I will put an end to the pride of the strong, and their sacred places will be profaned.

Daniel 11:21

‘In his place a despised  person will arise; royal honours will not be given to him, but he will come during a time of peace  , and seize the kingdom by intrigue.

Daniel 2:21

He changes the times and seasons; he removes kings and establishes kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding.

Daniel 4:2

I am pleased to tell you about the miracles and wonders  the Most High God has done for me.

Daniel 4:25

You will be driven away from people to live with the wild animals. You will feed on grass like cattle  and be drenched with dew from the sky for seven periods of time, until you acknowledge that the Most High is ruler over human kingdoms, and he gives them to anyone he wants.

Daniel 7:25

He will speak words against the Most High  and oppress  the holy ones  of the Most High. He will intend to change religious festivals  and laws,  and the holy ones will be handed over to him for a time, times, and half a time.  ,

Romans 13:1

Let everyone submit to the governing authorities,  since there is no authority except from God,  and the authorities that exist are instituted by God.

1 Corinthians 1:28

God has chosen what is insignificant and despised in the world   #– #what is viewed as nothing #– #to bring to nothing what is viewed as something,

1 Timothy 5:21

I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels to observe  these things without prejudice, doing nothing out of favouritism.

Revelation 4:8

Each of the four living creatures had six wings;  they were covered with eyes around and inside. Day and night  they never stop,  saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God, the Almighty, who was, who is, and who is to come.

1 Samuel 2:8

He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the rubbish heap. He seats them with noblemen and gives them a throne of honour. For the foundations of the earth are the Lord’s; he has set the world on them.