Daniel 5:17

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

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

Cross References

2 Kings 5:16

But Elisha said, “The Lord is the one I serve, and as surely as he lives, I will not accept any gift.” Naaman tried hard to make Elisha take the gift, but he refused.

Genesis 14:23

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

Acts 8:20

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

Daniel 5:29

Then Belshazzar gave an order for Daniel to be dressed in purple clothes. A gold chain was put around his neck, and he was appointed the third highest ruler in the kingdom.

Daniel 2:6

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

Psalm 119:46

I will discuss your rules with kings, and no one will embarrass me.

2 Kings 5:26

Elisha said to him, “That is not true! My heart was with you when the man turned from his chariot to meet you. This is not the time to take money, clothes, olives, grapes, sheep, cattle, or men and women servants.

2 Kings 3:13

Elisha said to the king of Israel, “What do you want from me? Go to the prophets of your father and mother.” The king of Israel said to Elisha, “No, we have come to see you because the Lord called us three kings together to let the Moabites defeat us.”