Daniel 5:12

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because Daniel (called Belteshazzar by the king) was found to have an excellent mind, full of understanding and insight, and also able to interpret dreams, explain mysteries, and solve difficult problems. Call Daniel in and let him explain what this means to you.”

Cross References

Psalm 16:3

As for the holy people in the land, they are the ones who are truly great. I appreciate them.

Proverbs 12:26

Good people look out for their friends, but the way the wicked live leads them astray.

Proverbs 17:27

If you're wise, you'll be careful what you say; and if you're sensible, you'll keep your temper.

Ezekiel 28:3

You even think you're wiser than Daniel and there's no secret that's hidden from you!

Daniel 1:17

God gave these four young men the ability to learn and understand in all areas of literature and knowledge, while Daniel was also given the gift of interpreting all kinds of visions and dreams.

Daniel 1:7

The chief eunuch gave them new names: Daniel he called Belteshazzar, Hananiah he called Shadrach, Mishael he called Meshach, and Azariah he called Abednego.

Daniel 2:26

The king asked Daniel (also called Belteshazzar), “Are you really able to tell me what my dream was, and what it means?”

Daniel 4:19

When Daniel (also called Belteshazzar) heard this, he was upset for a while, disturbed as he thought about it. The king told him, “Belteshazzar, don't be worried about the dream and what it means.” “My lord, I only wish this dream was for those who hate you and the explanation for your enemies,” Daniel replied.

Daniel 4:8

In the end Daniel came before me and I told him the dream. (He is also called Belteshazzar after my god, and he has the spirit of the holy gods in him.)

Daniel 5:14

I have heard about you, that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that you were found to have understanding, insight, and great wisdom.

Daniel 5:16

However, I'm told that you are able to give interpretations and solve difficult problems. If you can read this writing and explain it to me, you will be clothed in purple and have a gold chain placed around your neck, and you will become the third highest ruler in the kingdom.”

Daniel 6:3

Soon Daniel was shown to be a far better administrator than the other chief ministers and provincial governors. Because of his exceptional ability, the king planned to put him in charge of the whole kingdom.

Daniel 6:4

As a result the other chief ministers and provincial governors tried to find a pretext against Daniel as to the way he ran the kingdom. But they couldn't find any cause for complaint or any corruption, for he was trustworthy. They could not discover any evidence that Daniel was negligent or corrupt.

Colossians 1:29

That's what I'm working for too, making every effort as I rely on his strength which is powerfully at work in me.