Daniel 5:15

New American Bible - revised edition

The wise men and enchanters were brought in to me to read this writing and tell me its meaning, but they could not say what the words meant.

Cross References

Isaiah 47:12

Keep on with your spells and your many sorceries, at which you toiled from your youth. Perhaps you can prevail, perhaps you can strike terror!

Daniel 4:18

its leaves beautiful, its fruit abundant, providing food for all, under which the wild beasts lived, and in whose branches the birds of the air dwelt—

Daniel 5:14

I have heard that the spirit of the gods is in you, that you have shown brilliant insight and extraordinary wisdom.