Daniel 5:17

Easy To Read Version

Then Daniel answered the king. Daniel said, “King Belshazzar, you can keep your gifts for yourself. Or you can give those rewards to someone else. But I will still read the writing on the wall for you. And I will explain to you what it means.

Cross References

Genesis 14:23

I promise that I will not keep anything that is yours—not even a thread or a shoestring! I don’t want you to say, ‘I made Abram rich.’

2 Kings 3:13

Elisha said to the king of Israel (Jehoram), “What do you want from me? Go to the prophets of your father and mother!”

2 Kings 5:16

But Elisha said, “I serve the Lord. And I promise, as the Lord lives, I will not accept any gift.”

2 Kings 5:26

Elisha said to Gehazi, “That is not true! My heart was with you when the man {Naaman} turned from his chariot [56] to meet you. This is not the time to take money, clothes, olives, grapes, sheep, cows, or men and women servants.

Psalm 119:46

I will discuss your Agreement {\cf2\super [591]} with kings,\par and they will not embarrass me.\par

Daniel 2:6

But if you tell me my dream and explain the meaning, then I will give you gifts, rewards, and great honor. So tell me about my dream and tell me what it means.”

Daniel 5:29

Then Belshazzar gave an order for Daniel to be dressed in purple clothes. {\cf2\super [65]} A gold chain was put around his neck, and he was announced to be the third highest ruler in the kingdom.

Acts 8:20

Peter said to Simon, “You and your money should both be destroyed! You thought you could buy God’s gift with money.