Daniel 5:17

New Century Version

Then Daniel answered the king, “You may keep your gifts for yourself, or you may give those rewards to someone else. But I will read the writing on the wall for you and will explain to you what it means.

Cross References

Genesis 14:23

I promise that I will not keep anything that is yours. I will not keep even a thread or a sandal strap so that you cannot say, ‘I made Abram rich.’

2 Kings 3:13

Elisha said to the king of Israel, “I have nothing to do with you. Go to the prophets of your father and to the prophets of your mother!” The king of Israel said to Elisha, “No, the Lord has called us three kings together to hand us over to the Moabites.”

2 Kings 5:16

But Elisha said, “As surely as the Lord lives whom I serve, I won’t accept anything.” Naaman urged him to take the gift, but he refused.

2 Kings 5:26

But Elisha said to him, “My spirit was with you. I knew when the man turned from his chariot to meet you. This isn’t a time to take money, clothes, olives, grapes, sheep, oxen, male servants, or female servants.

Psalm 119:46

I will discuss your rules with kings and will not be ashamed.

Daniel 2:6

But if you tell me my dream and its meaning, I will reward you with gifts and great honor. So tell me the dream and what it means.”

Daniel 5:29

Then Belshazzar gave an order for Daniel to be dressed in purple clothes and to have a gold chain put around his neck. And it was announced that Daniel was the third highest ruler in the kingdom.

Acts 8:20

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