Daniel 1:8

A Conservative Version

But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the king's food, nor with the wine which he drank. Therefore he requested of the ruler of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.

Cross References

Psalm 141:4

Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practice deeds of wickedness with men who work iniquity. And let me not eat of their dainties.

1 Corinthians 7:37

But he who stands firm in his heart, not having necessity, but has power based upon his own will, and has decided this in his heart, to keep his own celibacy, does well.

Psalm 119:115

Depart from me, ye evil-doers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.

Psalm 119:106

I have sworn, and have confirmed it, that I will observe thy righteous ordinances.

Daniel 1:5

And the king appointed for them a daily portion of the king's food, and of the wine which he drank. And that they should be nourished three years, that at the end of it they should stand before the king.

Acts 11:23

who, having arrived, and having seen the grace of God, rejoiced. And he encouraged all, with purpose of heart, to remain in the Lord.

2 Corinthians 9:7

Each man as he purposes in his heart, not from regret or from necessity, for God loves a cheerful giver.

Deuteronomy 32:38

which ate the fat of their sacrifices, [and] drank the wine of their drink-offering? Let them rise up and help you, let them be your protection.

Psalm 106:28

They also joined themselves to Baal-peor, and ate the sacrifices of the dead.

1 Kings 5:5

And, behold, I purpose to build a house for the name of LORD my God, as LORD spoke to David my father, saying, Thy son, whom I will set upon thy throne in thy place, he shall build the house for my name.

Acts 15:20

but to write to them, to abstain from the pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from what is strangled, and from blood.

Proverbs 23:3

Be not desirous of his dainties, since they are deceitful food.

Daniel 5:4

They drank wine, and praised the gods of gold, and of silver, of brass, of iron, of wood, and of stone.