Daniel 5:12

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

because an excellent spirit, knowledge, and understanding to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve problems were found in this Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar. Now let Daniel be called, and he will reveal the interpretation.”

Cross References

Psalm 16:3

As for the holy ones in the land, they are the noble ones in whom is all my delight.

Proverbs 12:26

The righteous are released from misfortune, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

Proverbs 17:27

One who spares words is knowledgeable; one who is cool in spirit has understanding.

Ezekiel 28:3

You are indeed wiser than Daniel; no secret is hidden from you;

Daniel 1:17

To these four young men God gave knowledge and skill in every aspect of literature and wisdom; Daniel also had insight into all visions and dreams.

Daniel 1:7

The palace master gave them other names: Daniel he called Belteshazzar, Hananiah he called Shadrach, Mishael he called Meshach, and Azariah he called Abednego.

Daniel 2:26

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

Daniel 4:19

Then Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, was severely distressed for a while. His thoughts terrified him. The king said, “Belteshazzar, do not let the dream or the interpretation terrify you.” Belteshazzar answered, “My lord, may the dream be for those who hate you and its interpretation for your enemies!

Daniel 4:8

At last Daniel came in before me—he who was named Belteshazzar after the name of my god and who is endowed with a spirit of the holy gods—and I told him the dream:

Daniel 5:14

I have heard of you that a spirit of the gods is in you and that enlightenment, understanding, and excellent wisdom are found in you.

Daniel 5:16

But I have heard that you can give interpretations and solve problems. Now if you are able to read the writing and tell me its interpretation, you shall be clothed in purple, have a chain of gold around your neck, and rank third in the kingdom.”

Daniel 6:3

Soon Daniel distinguished himself above the other administrators and satraps because an excellent spirit was in him, and the king planned to appoint him over the whole kingdom.

Daniel 6:4

So the administrators and the satraps tried to find grounds for complaint against Daniel in connection with the kingdom. But they could find no grounds for complaint or any corruption, because he was faithful, and no negligence or corruption could be found in him.

Colossians 1:29

For this I toil and strive with all the energy that he powerfully inspires within me.