Daniel 8:12 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

And the host was given over to it together with the continual burnt offering through transgression; and truth was cast down to the ground, and the horn acted and prospered.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

And an host was given him against the daily sacrifice by reason of transgression, and it cast down the truth to the ground; and it practised, and prospered.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

And the host [the chosen people] was given [to the wicked horn] together with the continual burnt offering because of the transgression [of God's people–their abounding irreverence, ungodliness, and lack of piety]. And righteousness and truth were cast down to the ground, and it [the wicked horn] accomplished this [by divine permission] and prospered.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the host was given over to it together with the continual burnt-offering through transgression; and it cast down truth to the ground, and it did its pleasure and prospered.

Common English Bible

In an act of rebellion, another force will take control of the daily sacrifice. It will throw truth to the ground and will succeed in everything it does.

Catholic Public Domain Version

And the advantage was given to him against the continual sacrifice, because of the sins, and truth will be struck down to the ground, and he will act, and he will prosper.

English Standard Version 2016

And a host will be given over to it together with the regular burnt offering because of transgression, and it will throw truth to the ground, and it will act and prosper.

Daniel 8:12 Cross References

Job 12:6

The tents of robbers are at peace, and those who provoke God are secure, who bring their god in their hand.

Psalm 119:142

Thy righteousness is righteous for ever, and thy law is true.

Psalm 119:43

And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, for my hope is in thy ordinances.

Psalm 28:5

Because they do not regard the works of the Lord, or the work of his hands, he will break them down and build them up no more.

Isaiah 59:14

Justice is turned back, and righteousness stands afar off; for truth has fallen in the public squares, and uprightness cannot enter.

Jeremiah 12:1

Righteous art thou, O Lord, when I complain to thee; yet I would plead my case before thee. Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all who are treacherous thrive?

Daniel 11:28

And he shall return to his land with great substance, but his heart shall be set against the holy covenant. And he shall work his will, and return to his own land.

Daniel 7:21

As I looked, this horn made war with the saints, and prevailed over them,

Daniel 8:4

I saw the ram charging westward and northward and southward; no beast could stand before him, and there was no one who could rescue from his power; he did as he pleased and magnified himself.

Revelation 13:7

Also it was allowed to make war on the saints and to conquer them. And authority was given it over every tribe and people and tongue and nation,

1 Samuel 23:9

David knew that Saul was plotting evil against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, “Bring the ephod here.”