This book is not inspired by God and is not part of the Christian canon or the Jewish Tanakh. It is shown only for historical and study purposes. View full explanation Bel and the Snake 1:7 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 20217 And Daniel laughed and said, “Do not be deceived, O king, for this thing is only clay inside and bronze outside, and it has never eaten or drunk anything.” See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible7 Daniel laughed and said, “Don’t be taken in, Your Majesty! This is clay on the inside and brass on the outside. It hasn’t eaten or drunk anything, ever!” See the chapterGood News Bible (Anglicised)7 Daniel laughed and said, “Don't be taken in, Your Majesty. This god you call Bel is nothing more than clay covered with bronze; it has never eaten or drunk anything.” See the chapterKing James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition7 Then Daniel smiled, and said, O king, be not deceived: for this is but clay within, and brass without, and did never eat or drink anything. See the chapter |