Daniel 2:21

Good News Translation

He controls the times and the seasons; he makes and unmakes kings; it is he who gives wisdom and understanding.

Cross References

1 Kings 10:24

and the whole world wanted to come and listen to the wisdom that God had given him.

1 Kings 3:28

When the people of Israel heard of Solomon's decision, they were all filled with deep respect for him, because they knew then that God had given him the wisdom to settle disputes fairly.

1 Kings 4:29

God gave Solomon unusual wisdom and insight, and knowledge too great to be measured.

1 Chronicles 22:12

And may the Lord your God give you insight and wisdom so that you may govern Israel according to his Law.

1 Chronicles 29:30

The records tell how he ruled, how powerful he was, and all the things that happened to him, to Israel, and to the surrounding kingdoms.

Esther 1:13

Now it was the king's custom to ask for expert opinion on questions of law and order, so he called for his advisers, who would know what should be done.

Job 12:18

He dethrones kings and makes them prisoners;

Exodus 31:3

and I have filled him with my power. I have given him understanding, skill, and ability for every kind of artistic work—

Exodus 31:6

I have also selected Oholiab son of Ahisamach, from the tribe of Dan, to work with him. I have also given great ability to all the other skilled workers, so that they can make everything I have commanded to be made:

Daniel 1:17

God gave the four young men knowledge and skill in literature and philosophy. In addition, he gave Daniel skill in interpreting visions and dreams.

Daniel 10:1

In the third year that Cyrus was emperor of Persia, a message was revealed to Daniel, who is also called Belteshazzar. The message was true but extremely hard to understand. It was explained to him in a vision.

Daniel 11:6

After a number of years the king of Egypt will make an alliance with the king of Syria and give him his daughter in marriage. But the alliance will not last, and she, her husband, her child, and the servants who went with her will all be killed.

Daniel 2:20

“God is wise and powerful! Praise him forever and ever.

Daniel 2:23

I praise you and honor you, God of my ancestors. You have given me wisdom and strength; you have answered my prayer and shown us what to tell the king.”

Daniel 2:9

to give all of you the same punishment if you don't tell me the dream. You have agreed among yourselves to go on telling me lies because you hope that in time things will change. Tell me what the dream was, and then I will know that you can also tell me what it means.”

Daniel 4:14

He proclaimed in a loud voice, ‘Cut the tree down and chop off its branches; strip off its leaves and scatter its fruit. Drive the animals from under it and the birds out of its branches.

Daniel 4:17

This is the decision of the alert and watchful angels. So then, let all people everywhere know that the Supreme God has power over human kingdoms and that he can give them to anyone he chooses—even to those who are least important.’

Daniel 4:22

“Your Majesty, you are the tree, tall and strong. You have grown so great that you reach the sky, and your power extends over the whole world.

Daniel 4:32

You will be driven away from human society, live with wild animals, and eat grass like an ox for seven years. Then you will acknowledge that the Supreme God has power over human kingdoms and that he can give them to anyone he chooses.”

Daniel 7:25

He will speak against the Supreme God and oppress God's people. He will try to change their religious laws and festivals, and God's people will be under his power for three and a half years.

Luke 21:15

because I will give you such words and wisdom that none of your enemies will be able to refute or contradict what you say.

Romans 13:1

Everyone must obey state authorities, because no authority exists without God's permission, and the existing authorities have been put there by God.

1 Corinthians 1:30

But God has brought you into union with Christ Jesus, and God has made Christ to be our wisdom. By him we are put right with God; we become God's holy people and are set free.

James 1:17

Every good gift and every perfect present comes from heaven; it comes down from God, the Creator of the heavenly lights, who does not change or cause darkness by turning.

James 1:5

But if any of you lack wisdom, you should pray to God, who will give it to you; because God gives generously and graciously to all.

Revelation 19:16

On his robe and on his thigh was written the name: “King of kings and Lord of lords.”