Take heed that you not be slack herein: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?
Daniel 6:3 - Hebrew Names version (HNV) Then this Daniyel was distinguished above the presidents and the satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Then this Daniel was distinguished above the presidents and the satraps because an excellent spirit was in him, and the king thought to set him over the whole realm. American Standard Version (1901) Then this Daniel was distinguished above the presidents and the satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm. Common English Bible Because of his extraordinary spirit, Daniel soon surpassed the other officers and the chief administrators—so much so that the king had plans to set him over the entire kingdom. Catholic Public Domain Version And so Daniel excelled above all the leaders and governors, because a greater spirit of God was in him. English Standard Version 2016 Then this Daniel became distinguished above all the other high officials and satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him. And the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom. |
Take heed that you not be slack herein: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?
that I gave my brother Chanani, and Chananyah the governor of the castle, charge over Yerushalayim; for he was a faithful man, and feared God above many.
For Mordekhai the Jew was next to King Achashverosh, and great among the Jews, and accepted by the multitude of his brothers, seeking the good of his people, and speaking shalom to all his descendants.
He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.
Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings. He won't serve obscure men.
Then I saw that wisdom excels folly, as far as light excels darkness.
because an excellent spirit, and knowledge, and understanding, interpreting of dreams, and showing of dark sentences, and dissolving of doubts, were found in the same Daniyel, whom the king named Belteshatzar. Now let Daniyel be called, and he will show the interpretation.
I have heard of you, that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom are found in you.
The king cried aloud to bring in the enchanters, the Kasdim, and the soothsayers. The king spoke and said to the wise men of Bavel, Whoever shall read this writing, and show me the interpretation of it, shall be clothed with purple, and have a chain of gold about his neck, and shall be the third ruler in the kingdom.
At the beginning of your petitions the mitzvah went forth, and I am come to tell you; for you are greatly beloved: therefore consider the matter, and understand the vision.