And a letter came to him from Elijah the prophet, saying, “Thus says the Lord, the God of David your father, ‘Because you have not walked in the ways of Jehoshaphat your father, or in the ways of Asa king of Judah,
Daniel 5:25 - English Standard Version 2016 And this is the writing that was inscribed: Mene, Mene, Tekel, and Parsin. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And this is the writing that was written, MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And this is the inscription that was written, mene, mene, tekel, upharsin–numbered, numbered, weighed, divisions. American Standard Version (1901) And this is the writing that was inscribed: MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN. Common English Bible This is what was written down: mene, mene, tekel, and parsin. Catholic Public Domain Version But this is the writing that has been decreed: MANE, THECEL, PHARES. Good News Translation “This is what was written: ‘Number, number, weight, divisions.’ |
And a letter came to him from Elijah the prophet, saying, “Thus says the Lord, the God of David your father, ‘Because you have not walked in the ways of Jehoshaphat your father, or in the ways of Asa king of Judah,
Your pomp is brought down to Sheol, the sound of your harps; maggots are laid as a bed beneath you, and worms are your covers.
But evil shall come upon you, which you will not know how to charm away; disaster shall fall upon you, for which you will not be able to atone; and ruin shall come upon you suddenly, of which you know nothing.
All the nations shall serve him and his son and his grandson, until the time of his own land comes. Then many nations and great kings shall make him their slave.
“Then from his presence the hand was sent, and this writing was inscribed.
This is the interpretation of the matter: Mene, God has numbered the days of your kingdom and brought it to an end;
Will not your debtors suddenly arise, and those awake who will make you tremble? Then you will be spoil for them.
He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts;
But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul is required of you, and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’
Moreover, the Lord will give Israel also with you into the hand of the Philistines, and tomorrow you and your sons shall be with me. The Lord will give the army of Israel also into the hand of the Philistines.”