Daniel 2:23

New International Reader's Version

God of my people of long ago, I thank and praise you. You have given me wisdom and power. You have made known to me what we asked you for. You have shown us the king’s dream.”

Cross References

Genesis 18:17

Then the Lord said, “Should I hide from Abraham what I am about to do?

Genesis 31:42

But the God of my father was with me. He is the God of Abraham and the God Isaac worshiped. If he hadn’t been with me, you would surely have sent me away without anything to show for all my work. But God has seen my hard times. He has seen all the work my hands have done. So last night he warned you.”

1 Kings 18:36

When it was time to offer the evening sacrifice, the prophet Elijah stepped forward. He prayed, “Lord, you are the God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel. Today let everyone know that you are God in Israel. Let them know I’m your servant. Let them know I’ve done all these things because you commanded me to.

1 Kings 8:57

May the Lord our God be with us, just as he was with our people who lived long ago. May he never leave us. May he never desert us.

1 Chronicles 29:10

David praised the Lord in front of the whole community. He said, “Lord, we give you praise. You are the God of our father Israel. We give you praise for ever and ever.

1 Chronicles 29:13

Our God, we give you thanks. We praise your glorious name.

2 Chronicles 20:6

He said, “Lord, you are the God of our people who lived long ago. You are the God who is in heaven. You rule over all the kingdoms of the nations. You are strong and powerful. No one can fight against you and win.

Psalm 21:2

You have given him what his heart wished for. You haven’t kept back from him what his lips asked for.

Psalm 21:4

He asked you for life, and you gave it to him. You promised him days that would never end.

Psalm 25:14

The Lord shares his plans with those who have respect for him. He makes his covenant known to them.

Psalm 50:14

Bring me thank offerings, because I am your God. Carry out the promises you made to me, because I am the Most High God.

Exodus 3:15

God also said to Moses, “Say to the Israelites, ‘The Lord is the God of your fathers. He has sent me to you. He is the God of Abraham. He is the God of Isaac. And he is the God of Jacob.’ My name will always be The Lord. Call me this name for all time to come.

Proverbs 21:22

A wise person can attack a strong city. They can pull down the place of safety its people trust in.

Proverbs 24:5

Wise people have success by means of great power. Those who have knowledge gather strength.

Proverbs 8:14

I have good sense and give good advice. I have understanding and power.

Ecclesiastes 7:19

Wisdom makes one wise person more powerful than ten rulers in a city.

Ecclesiastes 9:16

So I said, “It’s better to be wise than to be powerful.” But people look down on the poor man’s wisdom. No one pays any attention to what he says.

Ecclesiastes 9:18

Wisdom is better than weapons of war. But one sinner destroys a lot of good.

Isaiah 12:1

In days to come, the people of Israel will sing, “Lord, we will praise you. You were angry with us. But now your anger has turned away from us. And you have brought us comfort.

Jeremiah 33:3

Call out to me. I will answer you. I will tell you great things you do not know. And unless I do, you wouldn’t be able to find out about them.”

Daniel 1:17

God gave knowledge and understanding to these four young men. So they understood all kinds of writings and subjects. And Daniel could understand all kinds of visions and dreams.

Daniel 2:18

He asked them to pray that the God of heaven would give him mercy. He wanted God to help him understand the mystery of the king’s dream. Then he and his friends wouldn’t be killed along with Babylon’s other wise men.

Amos 3:7

The Lord and King never does anything without telling his servants the prophets about it.

Matthew 11:25

At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father. You are Lord of heaven and earth. You have hidden these things from wise and educated people. But you have shown them to little children.

Luke 10:21

At that time Jesus was full of joy through the Holy Spirit. He said, “I praise you, Father. You are Lord of heaven and earth. You have hidden these things from wise and educated people. But you have shown them to little children. Yes, Father. This is what you wanted to do.

John 11:41

So they took away the stone. Then Jesus looked up. He said, “Father, I thank you for hearing me.

John 15:15

I do not call you slaves anymore. Slaves do not know their master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends. I have told you everything I learned from my Father.

Revelation 1:1

This is the revelation from Jesus Christ. God gave it to him to show those who serve God what will happen soon. God made it known by sending his angel to his servant John.

Revelation 5:5

Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not cry! The Lion of the tribe of Judah has won the battle. He is the Root of David. He is able to break the seven seals and open the scroll.”