Daniel 5:12 - The Scriptures 1998

because an excellent spirit, knowledge and understanding, interpreting dreams, and explaining riddles, and solving difficult problems were found in this Dani’ĕ

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

forasmuch as an excellent spirit, and knowledge, and understanding, interpreting of dreams, and shewing of hard sentences, and dissolving of doubts, were found in the same Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar: now let Daniel be called, and he will shew the interpretation.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Because an excellent spirit, knowledge, and understanding to interpret dreams, clarify riddles, and solve knotty problems were found in this same Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar. Now let Daniel be called, and he will show the interpretation.

American Standard Version (1901)

forasmuch as an excellent spirit, and knowledge, and understanding, interpreting of dreams, and showing of dark sentences, and dissolving of doubts, were found in the same Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar. Now let Daniel be called, and he will show the interpretation.

Common English Bible

because this man—Daniel, the one the king named Belteshazzar—possesses an extraordinary spirit, knowledge, and insight into the meaning of dreams. He can explain ambiguities and resolve mysteries. Now in light of all that, summon Daniel! He will explain the meaning of this thing.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

For a greater spirit, and foresight, and understanding, and interpretation of dreams, and the revealing of secrets, and the solution to difficulties were found in him, that is, in Daniel, to whom the king gave the name Belteshazzar. Now, therefore, let Daniel be summoned, and he will explain the interpretation."

English Standard Version 2016

because an excellent spirit, knowledge, and understanding to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve problems were found in this Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar. Now let Daniel be called, and he will show the interpretation.”

Daniel 5:12 Cross References

Psalm 16:3

As for the set-apart ones who are on the earth, They are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight.

Proverbs 12:26

The righteous is a guide to his neighbour, But the way of the wrong leads them astray.

Proverbs 17:27

He who has knowledge spares his words, And a man of understanding is cool of spirit.

Ezekiel 28:3

“Look, are you wiser than Dani’ĕ

Daniel 1:17

As for these four young men, Elohim gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom. And Dani’ĕ

Daniel 1:7

And the chief of the eunuchs gave them names. For he called Dani’ĕ

Daniel 2:26

The sovereign answered and said to Dani’ĕ

Daniel 4:19

Then Dani’ĕ

Daniel 4:8

And at last Dani’ĕ

Daniel 5:14

“I have heard of you, that the Spirit of Elah is in you, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom are found in you.

Daniel 5:16

“And I myself have heard of you, that you are able to give interpretations and to solve difficult problems. Now if you are able to read the writing and make known its interpretation to me, you are to be robed in purple and have a chain of gold around your neck, and shall be the third ruler in the reign.”

Daniel 6:3

Then this Dani’ĕ

Daniel 6:4

Then the governors and viceroys sought to find occasion against Dani’ĕ

Colossians 1:29

for which I also labour, striving according to the working of Him who works in me in power.