Daniel 5:15

New Century Version

The wise men and magicians were brought to me to read this writing and to explain what it means, but they could not explain it.

Cross References

Isaiah 47:12

“Keep on using your tricks and doing all your magic that you have used since you were young. Maybe they will help you; maybe you will be able to scare someone.

Daniel 4:18

“That is what I, King Nebuchadnezzar, dreamed. Now Belteshazzar, tell me what the dream means. None of the wise men in my kingdom can explain it to me, but you can, because the spirit of the holy gods is in you.”

Daniel 5:14

I have heard that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that you are very wise and have knowledge and extraordinary understanding.