Daniel 5:17 - The Scriptures 1998

Then Dani’ĕ

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

Then Daniel answered and said before the king, Let thy gifts be to thyself, and give thy rewards to another; yet I will read the writing unto the king, and make known to him the interpretation.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Then Daniel answered before the king, Let your gifts be for yourself and give your rewards to another. However, I will read the writing to the king and make known to him the interpretation.

American Standard Version (1901)

Then Daniel answered and said before the king, Let thy gifts be to thyself, and give thy rewards to another; nevertheless I will read the writing unto the king, and make known to him the interpretation.

Common English Bible

Daniel answered the king: “Keep your gifts. Give the rewards to someone else. But I will still read the writing to the king and interpret it for him.

Catholic Public Domain Version

To this Daniel responded by saying directly to the king, "Your rewards should be for yourself, and the gifts of your house you may give to another, but I will read to you the writing, O king, and I will reveal to you its interpretation.

English Standard Version 2016

Then Daniel answered and said before the king, “Let your gifts be for yourself, and give your rewards to another. Nevertheless, I will read the writing to the king and make known to him the interpretation.

Daniel 5:17 Cross References

Genesis 14:23

not to take a thread or a sandal strap or whatever is yours, lest you should say, ‘I have made Aḇ

2 Kings 3:13

And Elisha said to the sovereign of Yisra’ĕ

2 Kings 5:16

But he said, “As יהוה  lives, before whom I stand, I do not accept it.” And he pressed on him to accept it, but he refused.

2 Kings 5:26

But he said to him, “Did not my heart go with you when the man turned back from his chariot to meet you? Is it time to accept silver and to accept garments, and olive-trees and vineyards, and sheep and cattle, and male and female servants?

Psalm 119:46

That I might speak of Your witnesses before sovereigns, And not be ashamed;

Daniel 2:6

“But if you reveal the dream and its interpretation, you shall receive gifts, and rewards, and great esteem from me. So reveal to me the dream and its interpretation.”

Daniel 5:29

Then Bĕ

Acts 8:20

But Kĕ