Take heed now that you fail not to do this: why should damage increase to the hurt of the kings?
Daniel 6:3 - King James 2000 Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and 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 now that you fail not to do this: why should damage increase to the hurt of the kings?
That I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the ruler of the palace, charge over Jerusalem: for he was a faithful man, and feared God more than many.
For Mordecai the Jew was next unto king Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews, and accepted by the multitude of his brethren, seeking the welfare of his people, and speaking peace to all his countrymen.
He that has knowledge spares his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
See you a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before 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 solving of riddles, and explaining of problems, were found in the same Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar: now let Daniel be called, and he will show the interpretation.
I have even 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 astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers. And the king spoke, and said to the wise men of Babylon, Whosoever shall read this writing, and show me its interpretation, shall be clothed with scarlet, and have a chain of gold about his neck, and shall be the third ruler in the kingdom.
At the beginning of your supplications the commandment came forth, and I have come to show you; for you are greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision.