Daniel 1:20 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

²⁰ And in every matter of wisdom and understanding concerning which the king inquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters that were in all his kingdom.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²⁰ And in all matters of wisdom and understanding, that the king enquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁰ And in all matters of wisdom and understanding concerning which the king asked them, he found them ten times better than all the [learned] magicians and enchanters who were in his whole realm.

American Standard Version (1901)

²⁰ And in every matter of wisdom and understanding, concerning which the king inquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters that were in all his realm.

Common English Bible

²⁰ Whenever the king consulted them about any aspect of wisdom and understanding, he found them head and shoulders above all the dream interpreters and enchanters in his entire kingdom.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁰ And in every concept of wisdom and understanding, about which the king consulted with them, he found them to be ten times better than all the seers and astrologers put together, who were in his entire kingdom.

English Standard Version 2016

²⁰ And in every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king inquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters that were in all his kingdom.

Daniel 1:20 Cross References

Genesis 31:7

yet your father has cheated me and changed my wages ten times, but God did not permit him to harm me.

Genesis 41:8

So in the morning his spirit was troubled; and he sent and called for all the magicians of Egypt and all its wise men; and Pharaoh told them his dream, but there was none who could interpret it to Pharaoh.

Nehemiah 4:12

When the Jews who lived by them came they said to us ten times, “From all the places where they live they will come up against us.”

Job 19:3

These ten times you have cast reproach upon me; are you not ashamed to wrong me?

Psalm 119:99

I have more understanding than all my teachers, for thy testimonies are my meditation.

Exodus 7:22

But the magicians of Egypt did the same by their secret arts; so Pharaoh's heart remained hardened, and he would not listen to them; as the Lord had said.

Exodus 8:19

And the magicians said to Pharaoh, “This is the finger of God.” But Pharaoh's heart was hardened, and he would not listen to them; as the Lord had said.

Exodus 8:7

But the magicians did the same by their secret arts, and brought frogs upon the land of Egypt.

Isaiah 19:3

and the spirit of the Egyptians within them will be emptied out, and I will confound their plans; and they will consult the idols and the sorcerers, and the mediums and the wizards;

Ezekiel 28:3

you are indeed wiser than Daniel; no secret is hidden from you;

Daniel 1:17

As for these four youths, God gave them learning and skill in all letters and wisdom; and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.

Daniel 2:13

So the decree went forth that the wise men were to be slain, and they sought Daniel and his companions, to slay them.

Daniel 2:21

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

Daniel 5:17

Then Daniel answered 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.

Numbers 14:22

none of the men who have seen my glory and my signs which I wrought in Egypt and in the wilderness, and yet have put me to the proof these ten times and have not hearkened to my voice,