Daniel 5:19

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

And because of the greatness that he gave him, all peoples, nations, and languages trembled and feared before him. He killed those he wanted to kill, kept alive those he wanted to keep alive, honored those he wanted to honor, and degraded those he wanted to degrade.

Cross References

2 Kings 25:28

he spoke kindly to him and gave him a seat above the other seats of the kings who were with him in Babylon.

Proverbs 16:14

A king’s wrath is a messenger of death, and whoever is wise will appease it.

Ecclesiastes 8:3

do not be terrified; go from his presence; do not delay when the matter is unpleasant, for he does whatever he pleases.

Ezekiel 31:11

I gave it into the hand of the prince of the nations; he has dealt with it as its wickedness deserves. I have cast it out.

Daniel 11:12

When the multitude has been carried off, his heart shall be exalted, and he shall overthrow tens of thousands, but he shall not prevail.

Daniel 11:16

But he who comes against him shall take the actions he pleases, and no one shall withstand him. He shall take a position in the beautiful land, and all of it shall be in his power.

Daniel 11:3

Then a warrior king shall arise who shall rule with great dominion and take action as he pleases.

Daniel 11:36

“The king shall act as he pleases. He shall exalt himself and consider himself greater than any god and shall speak horrendous things against the God of gods. He shall prosper until the period of wrath is completed, for what is determined shall be done.

Daniel 3:29

Therefore I make a decree: Any people, nation, or language that utters blasphemy against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego shall be torn limb from limb and their houses laid in ruins, for there is no other god who is able to deliver in this way.”

Daniel 3:4

the herald proclaimed aloud, “You are commanded, O peoples, nations, and languages,

Daniel 3:6

Whoever does not fall down and worship shall immediately be thrown into a furnace of blazing fire.”

Daniel 4:17

The sentence is rendered by decree of the watchers, the decision is given by order of the holy ones, in order that all who live may know that the Most High is sovereign over the kingdom of mortals; he gives it to whom he will and sets over it the lowliest of human beings.’

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 4:22

it is you, O king! You have grown great and strong. Your greatness has increased and reaches to heaven, and your sovereignty to the ends of the earth.

Habakkuk 2:5

Moreover, wealth is treacherous; the arrogant do not endure. They open their throats wide as Sheol; like Death they never have enough. They gather all nations for themselves and collect all peoples as their own.

John 19:11

Jesus answered him, “You would have no power over me unless it had been given you from above; therefore the one who handed me over to you is guilty of a greater sin.”

Romans 13:1

Let every person be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those authorities that exist have been instituted by God.

Revelation 5:9

They sing a new song: “You are worthy to take the scroll and to break its seals, for you were slaughtered and by your blood you ransomed for God saints from every tribe and language and people and nation;