I promise that I will not keep anything that is yours—not even a thread or a shoestring! I don’t want you to say, ‘I made Abram rich.’
Daniel 5:17 - Easy To Read Version Then Daniel answered the king. Daniel said, “King Belshazzar, you can keep your gifts for yourself. Or you can give those rewards to someone else. But I will still read the writing on the wall for you. And I will explain to you what it means. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Then Daniel answered and said before the king, Let thy gifts be to thyself, and give thy rewards to another; yet I will read the writing unto the king, and make known to him the interpretation. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Then Daniel answered before the king, Let your gifts be for yourself and give your rewards to another. However, I will read the writing to the king and make known to him the interpretation. American Standard Version (1901) Then Daniel answered and said before the king, Let thy gifts be to thyself, and give thy rewards to another; nevertheless I will read the writing unto the king, and make known to him the interpretation. Common English Bible Daniel answered the king: “Keep your gifts. Give the rewards to someone else. But I will still read the writing to the king and interpret it for him. Catholic Public Domain Version To this Daniel responded by saying directly to the king, "Your rewards should be for yourself, and the gifts of your house you may give to another, but I will read to you the writing, O king, and I will reveal to you its interpretation. English Standard Version 2016 Then Daniel answered and said before the king, “Let your gifts be for yourself, and give your rewards to another. Nevertheless, I will read the writing to the king and make known to him the interpretation. |
I promise that I will not keep anything that is yours—not even a thread or a shoestring! I don’t want you to say, ‘I made Abram rich.’
Elisha said to the king of Israel (Jehoram), “What do you want from me? Go to the prophets of your father and mother!”
But Elisha said, “I serve the Lord. And I promise, as the Lord lives, I will not accept any gift.”
Elisha said to Gehazi, “That is not true! My heart was with you when the man {Naaman} turned from his chariot [56] to meet you. This is not the time to take money, clothes, olives, grapes, sheep, cows, or men and women servants.
I will discuss your Agreement {\cf2\super [591]} with kings,\par and they will not embarrass me.\par
But if you tell me my dream and explain the meaning, then I will give you gifts, rewards, and great honor. So tell me about my dream and tell me what it means.”
Then Belshazzar gave an order for Daniel to be dressed in purple clothes. {\cf2\super [65]} A gold chain was put around his neck, and he was announced to be the third highest ruler in the kingdom.
Peter said to Simon, “You and your money should both be destroyed! You thought you could buy God’s gift with money.