Daniel 5:12

Modern English Version

Inasmuch as an excellent spirit and knowledge and understanding, interpreting dreams and explanation of enigmas and solving of problems, were found in the same Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar, now let Daniel be called, and he will give the interpretation.”

Cross References

Psalm 16:3

For the holy ones in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight.

Proverbs 12:26

The righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

Proverbs 17:27

He who has knowledge spares his words; a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.

Ezekiel 28:3

You are wiser than Danel; there is no secret that is a match for you.

Daniel 1:17

As for these four youths, God gave them knowledge and skill in every branch of learning and wisdom. And Daniel had understanding in all kinds of visions and dreams.

Daniel 1:7

to whom the commander of the officials gave names. And he gave to Daniel the name of Belteshazzar; to Hananiah, Shadrach; to Mishael, Meshach; and to Azariah, Abednego.

Daniel 2:26

The king said to Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, “Are you able to make known to me the dream which I have seen, and its interpretation?”

Daniel 4:19

Then Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, was astonished for a while, and his thoughts troubled him. The king said, “Belteshazzar, do not let the dream, or its interpretation, trouble you.” Belteshazzar answered, “My lord, if only the dream was for those who hate you, and its interpretation for your enemies!

Daniel 4:8

But at the last Daniel came in before me, whose name was Belteshazzar according to the name of my god and in whom is the Spirit of the Holy God, and before him I told the dream, saying,

Daniel 5:14

Now I have heard of you, that the Spirit of God is in you; and that light, and understanding, and excellent wisdom have been found in you.

Daniel 5:16

And I have heard of you, that you can give interpretations and solve problems. Now if you can read the writing, and make known to me its interpretation, you shall be clothed with scarlet and have a chain of gold about your neck and shall be the third ruler in the kingdom.”

Daniel 6:3

Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and officials because an excellent spirit was in him, and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.

Daniel 6:4

Then the presidents and officials sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom, but they could find no occasion or fault, because he was faithful, nor was there any error or fault found in him.

Colossians 1:29

In this I labor, striving according to His power, which effectively works in me.