Dan.5.1
Belshazzar the king made a great feast to a thousand of his lords, and drank wine before the thousand.
Dan.5.1
King Belshazzar held a great feast for his one thousand nobles. The wine flowed freely.
Dan.5.1
King Belshazzar gave a great banquet for a thousand of his nobles and drank wine with them.
Dan.5.1
Belshazzar the king made a great feast for a thousand of his lords, and drank wine in the presence of the thousand.
Dan.5.1
A number of years later, King Belshazzar gave a great feast for a thousand of his nobles and drank wine with them.
Dan.5.2
Belshazzar, whiles he tasted the wine, commanded to bring the golden and silver vessels which his father Nebuchadnezzar had taken out of the temple which was in Jerusalem; that the king, and his princes, his wives, and his concubines, might drink therein.
Dan.5.2
Belshazzar, heady with the wine, ordered that the gold and silver chalices his father Nebuchadnezzar had stolen from God's Temple of Jerusalem be brought in so that he and his nobles, his wives and concubines, could drink from them.
Dan.5.2
While Belshazzar was drinking his wine, he gave orders to bring in the gold and silver goblets that Nebuchadnezzar his father had taken from the temple in Jerusalem, so that the king and his nobles, his wives and his concubines might drink from them.
Dan.5.2
While he tasted the wine, Belshazzar gave the command to bring the gold and silver vessels which his father Nebuchadnezzar had taken from the temple which had been in Jerusalem, that the king and his lords, his wives, and his concubines might drink from them.
Dan.5.2
While Belshazzar was drinking, he gave orders to bring in the gold and silver cups that his predecessor, Nebuchadnezzar, had taken from the Temple in Jerusalem, so that he and his nobles, his wives, and his concubines might drink from them.
Dan.5.3
Then they brought the golden vessels that were taken out of the temple of the house of God which was at Jerusalem; and the king, and his princes, his wives, and his concubines, drank in them.
Dan.5.3
When the gold and silver chalices were brought in, the king and his nobles, his wives and his concubines, drank wine from them.
Dan.5.3
So they brought in the gold goblets that had been taken from the temple of God in Jerusalem, and the king and his nobles, his wives and his concubines drank from them.
Dan.5.3
Then they brought the gold vessels that had been taken from the temple of the house of God which had been in Jerusalem; and the king and his lords, his wives, and his concubines drank from them.
Dan.5.3
So they brought these gold cups taken from the Temple of God in Jerusalem, and the king and his nobles, his wives, and his concubines drank from them.
Dan.5.4
They drank wine, and praised the gods of gold, and of silver, of brass, of iron, of wood, and of stone.
Dan.5.4
They drank the wine and drunkenly praised their gods made of gold and silver, bronze and iron, wood and stone.
Dan.5.4
As they drank the wine, they praised the gods of gold and silver, of bronze, iron, wood and stone.
Dan.5.4
They drank wine, and praised the gods of gold and silver, bronze and iron, wood and stone.
Dan.5.4
They drank toasts from them to honor their idols made of gold, silver, bronze, iron, wood, and stone.
Dan.5.5
In the same hour came forth fingers of a man's hand, and wrote over against the candlestick upon the plaister of the wall of the king's palace: and the king saw the part of the hand that wrote.
Dan.5.5
At that very moment, the fingers of a human hand appeared and began writing on the lamp-illumined, whitewashed wall of the palace. When the king saw the disembodied hand writing away,
Dan.5.5
Suddenly the fingers of a human hand appeared and wrote on the plaster of the wall, near the lampstand in the royal palace. The king watched the hand as it wrote.
Dan.5.5
In the same hour the fingers of a man's hand appeared and wrote opposite the lampstand on the plaster of the wall of the king's palace; and the king saw the part of the hand that wrote.
Dan.5.5
At that very moment they saw the fingers of a human hand writing on the plaster wall of the king's palace, near the lampstand. The king himself saw the hand as it wrote,
Dan.5.6
Then the king's countenance was changed, and his thoughts troubled him, so that the joints of his loins were loosed, and his knees smote one against another.
Dan.5.6
he went white as a ghost, scared out of his wits. His legs went limp and his knees knocked.
Dan.5.6
His face turned pale and he was so frightened that his knees knocked together and his legs gave way.
Dan.5.6
Then the king's countenance changed, and his thoughts troubled him, so that the joints of his hips were loosened and his knees knocked against each other.
Dan.5.6
and his face turned pale with fear. Such terror gripped him that his knees knocked together and his legs gave way beneath him.
Dan.5.7
The king cried aloud to bring in the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers. And the king spake, and said to the wise men of Babylon, Whosoever shall read this writing, and shew me the interpretation thereof, shall be clothed with scarlet, and have a chain of gold about his neck, and shall be the third ruler in the kingdom.
Dan.5.7
He yelled out for the enchanters, the fortunetellers, and the diviners to come. He told these Babylonian magi, "Anyone who can read this writing on the wall and tell me what it means will be famous and rich--purple robe, the great gold chain--and be third-in-command in the kingdom."
Dan.5.7
The king called out for the enchanters, astrologers and diviners to be brought and said to these wise men of Babylon, "Whoever reads this writing and tells me what it means will be clothed in purple and have a gold chain placed around his neck, and he will be made the third highest ruler in the kingdom."
Dan.5.7
The king cried aloud to bring in the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers. The king spoke, saying to the wise men of Babylon, "Whoever reads this writing, and tells me its interpretation, shall be clothed with purple and have a chain of gold around his neck; and he shall be the third ruler in the kingdom."
Dan.5.7
The king shouted for the enchanters, astrologers, and fortune-tellers to be brought before him. He said to these wise men of Babylon, "Whoever can read this writing and tell me what it means will be dressed in purple robes of royal honor and will wear a gold chain around his neck. He will become the third highest ruler in the kingdom!"
Dan.5.8
Then came in all the king's wise men: but they could not read the writing, nor make known to the king the interpretation thereof.
Dan.5.8
One after the other they tried, but could make no sense of it. They could neither read what was written nor interpret it to the king.
Dan.5.8
Then all the king's wise men came in, but they could not read the writing or tell the king what it meant.
Dan.5.8
Now all the king's wise men came, but they could not read the writing, or make known to the king its interpretation.
Dan.5.8
But when all the king's wise men came in, none of them could read the writing or tell him what it meant.
Dan.5.9
Then was king Belshazzar greatly troubled, and his countenance was changed in him, and his lords were astonied.
Dan.5.9
So now the king was really frightened. All the blood drained from his face. The nobles were in a panic.
Dan.5.9
So King Belshazzar became even more terrified and his face grew more pale. His nobles were baffled.
Dan.5.9
Then King Belshazzar was greatly troubled, his countenance was changed, and his lords were astonished.
Dan.5.9
So the king grew even more alarmed, and his face turned ashen white. His nobles, too, were shaken.
Dan.5.10
Now the queen, by reason of the words of the king and his lords, came into the banquet house: and the queen spake and said, O king, live for ever: let not thy thoughts trouble thee, nor let thy countenance be changed:
Dan.5.10
The queen heard of the hysteria among the king and his nobles and came to the banquet hall. She said, "Long live the king! Don't be upset. Don't sit around looking like ghosts.
Dan.5.10
The queen, hearing the voices of the king and his nobles, came into the banquet hall. "O king, live forever!" she said. "Don't be alarmed! Don't look so pale!
Dan.5.10
The queen, because of the words of the king and his lords, came to the banquet hall. The queen spoke, saying, "O king, live forever! Do not let your thoughts trouble you, nor let your countenance change.
Dan.5.10
But when the queen mother heard what was happening, she hurried to the banquet hall. She said to Belshazzar, "Long live the king! Don't be so pale and afraid about this.
Dan.5.11
There is a man in thy kingdom, in whom is the spirit of the holy gods; and in the days of thy father light and understanding and wisdom, like the wisdom of the gods, was found in him; whom the king Nebuchadnezzar thy father, the king, I say, thy father, made master of the magicians, astrologers, Chaldeans, and soothsayers;
Dan.5.11
There is a man in your kingdom who is full of the divine Holy Spirit. During your father's time he was well known for his intellectual brilliance and spiritual wisdom. He was so good that your father, King Nebuchadnezzar, made him the head of all the magicians, enchanters, fortunetellers, and diviners.
Dan.5.11
There is a man in your kingdom who has the spirit of the holy gods in him. In the time of your father he was found to have insight and intelligence and wisdom like that of the gods. King Nebuchadnezzar your father-your father the king, I say-appointed him chief of the magicians, enchanters, astrologers and diviners.
Dan.5.11
There is a man in your kingdom in whom is the Spirit of the Holy God. And in the days of your father, light and understanding and wisdom, like the wisdom of the gods, were found in him; and King Nebuchadnezzar your father--your father the king--made him chief of the magicians, astrologers, Chaldeans, and soothsayers.
Dan.5.11
There is a man in your kingdom who has within him the spirit of the holy gods. During Nebuchadnezzar's reign, this man was found to have insight, understanding, and wisdom as though he himself were a god. Your predecessor, King Nebuchadnezzar, made him chief over all the magicians, enchanters, astrologers, and fortune-tellers of Babylon.
Dan.5.12
Forasmuch as an excellent spirit, and knowledge, and understanding, interpreting of dreams, and shewing of hard sentences, and dissolving of doubts, were found in the same Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar: now let Daniel be called, and he will shew the interpretation.
Dan.5.12
There was no one quite like him. He could do anything--interpret dreams, solve mysteries, explain puzzles. His name is Daniel, but he was renamed Belteshazzar by the king. Have Daniel called in. He'll tell you what is going on here."
Dan.5.12
This man Daniel, whom the king called Belteshazzar, was found to have a keen mind and knowledge and understanding, and also the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles and solve difficult problems. Call for Daniel, and he will tell you what the writing means."
Dan.5.12
Inasmuch as an excellent spirit, knowledge, understanding, interpreting dreams, solving riddles, and explaining enigmas were found in this Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar, now let Daniel be called, and he will give the interpretation."
Dan.5.12
This man Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar, has a sharp mind and is filled with divine knowledge and understanding. He can interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems. Call for Daniel, and he will tell you what the writing means."
Dan.5.13
Then was Daniel brought in before the king. And the king spake and said unto Daniel, Art thou that Daniel, which art of the children of the captivity of Judah, whom the king my father brought out of Jewry?
Dan.5.13
So Daniel was called in. The king asked him, "Are you the Daniel who was one of the Jewish exiles my father brought here from Judah?
Dan.5.13
So Daniel was brought before the king, and the king said to him, "Are you Daniel, one of the exiles my father the king brought from Judah?
Dan.5.13
Then Daniel was brought in before the king. The king spoke, and said to Daniel, "Are you that Daniel who is one of the captives from Judah, whom my father the king brought from Judah?
Dan.5.13
So Daniel was brought in before the king. The king asked him, "Are you Daniel, who was exiled from Judah by my predecessor, King Nebuchadnezzar?
Dan.5.14
I have even heard of thee, that the spirit of the gods is in thee, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom is found in thee.
Dan.5.14
I've heard about you--that you're full of the Holy Spirit, that you've got a brilliant mind, that you are incredibly wise.
Dan.5.14
I have heard that the spirit of the gods is in you and that you have insight, intelligence and outstanding wisdom.
Dan.5.14
I have heard of you, that the Spirit of God is in you, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom are found in you.
Dan.5.14
I have heard that you have the spirit of the gods within you and that you are filled with insight, understanding, and wisdom.
Dan.5.15
And now the wise men, the astrologers, have been brought in before me, that they should read this writing, and make known unto me the interpretation thereof: but they could not shew the interpretation of the thing:
Dan.5.15
The wise men and enchanters were brought in here to read this writing on the wall and interpret it for me. They couldn't figure it out--not a word, not a syllable.
Dan.5.15
The wise men and enchanters were brought before me to read this writing and tell me what it means, but they could not explain it.
Dan.5.15
Now the wise men, the astrologers, have been brought in before me, that they should read this writing and make known to me its interpretation, but they could not give the interpretation of the thing.
Dan.5.15
My wise men and enchanters have tried to read this writing on the wall, but they cannot.
Dan.5.16
And I have heard of thee, that thou canst make interpretations, and dissolve doubts: now if thou canst read the writing, and make known to me the interpretation thereof, thou shalt be clothed with scarlet, and have a chain of gold about thy neck, and shalt be the third ruler in the kingdom.
Dan.5.16
But I've heard that you interpret dreams and solve mysteries. So--if you can read the writing and interpret it for me, you'll be rich and famous--a purple robe, the great gold chain around your neck--and third-in-command in the kingdom."
Dan.5.16
Now I have heard that you are able to give interpretations and to solve difficult problems. If you can read this writing and tell me what it means, you will be clothed in purple and have a gold chain placed around your neck, and you will be made the third highest ruler in the kingdom."
Dan.5.16
And I have heard of you, that you can give interpretations and explain enigmas. Now if you can read the writing and make known to me its interpretation, you shall be clothed with purple and have a chain of gold around your neck, and shall be the third ruler in the kingdom."
Dan.5.16
I am told that you can give interpretations and solve difficult problems. If you can read these words and tell me their meaning, you will be clothed in purple robes of royal honor, and you will wear a gold chain around your neck. You will become the third highest ruler in the kingdom."
Dan.5.17
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.
Dan.5.17
Daniel answered the king, "You can keep your gifts, or give them to someone else. But I will read the writing for the king and tell him what it means.
Dan.5.17
Then Daniel answered the king, "You may keep your gifts for yourself and give your rewards to someone else. Nevertheless, I will read the writing for the king and tell him what it means.
Dan.5.17
Then Daniel answered, and said before the king, "Let your gifts be for yourself, and give your rewards to another; yet I will read the writing to the king, and make known to him the interpretation.
Dan.5.17
Daniel answered the king, "Keep your gifts or give them to someone else, but I will tell you what the writing means.
Dan.5.18
O thou king, the most high God gave Nebuchadnezzar thy father a kingdom, and majesty, and glory, and honour:
Dan.5.18
"Listen, O king! The High God gave your father Nebuchadnezzar a great kingdom and a glorious reputation.
Dan.5.18
"O king, the Most High God gave your father Nebuchadnezzar sovereignty and greatness and glory and splendor.
Dan.5.18
O king, the Most High God gave Nebuchadnezzar your father a kingdom and majesty, glory and honor.
Dan.5.18
Your Majesty, the Most High God gave sovereignty, majesty, glory, and honor to your predecessor, Nebuchadnezzar.
Dan.5.19
And for the majesty that he gave him, all people, nations, and languages, trembled and feared before him: whom he would he slew; and whom he would he kept alive; and whom he would he set up; and whom he would he put down.
Dan.5.19
Because God made him so famous, people from everywhere, whatever their race, color, and creed, were totally intimidated by him. He killed or spared people on whim. He promoted or humiliated people capriciously.
Dan.5.19
Because of the high position he gave him, all the peoples and nations and men of every language dreaded and feared him. Those the king wanted to put to death, he put to death; those he wanted to spare, he spared; those he wanted to promote, he promoted; and those he wanted to humble, he humbled.
Dan.5.19
And because of the majesty that He gave him, all peoples, nations, and languages trembled and feared before him. Whomever he wished, he executed; whomever he wished, he kept alive; whomever he wished, he set up; and whomever he wished, he put down.
Dan.5.19
He made him so great that people of all races and nations and languages trembled before him in fear. He killed those he wanted to kill and spared those he wanted to spare. He honored those he wanted to honor and disgraced those he wanted to disgrace.
Dan.5.20
But when his heart was lifted up, and his mind hardened in pride, he was deposed from his kingly throne, and they took his glory from him:
Dan.5.20
He developed a big head and a hard spirit. Then God knocked him off his high horse and stripped him of his fame.
Dan.5.20
But when his heart became arrogant and hardened with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne and stripped of his glory.
Dan.5.20
But when his heart was lifted up, and his spirit was hardened in pride, he was deposed from his kingly throne, and they took his glory from him.
Dan.5.20
But when his heart and mind were hardened with pride, he was brought down from his royal throne and stripped of his glory.
Dan.5.21
And he was driven from the sons of men; and his heart was made like the beasts, and his dwelling was with the wild asses: they fed him with grass like oxen, and his body was wet with the dew of heaven; till he knew that the most high God ruled in the kingdom of men, and that he appointeth over it whomsoever he will.
Dan.5.21
He was thrown out of human company, lost his mind, and lived like a wild animal. He ate grass like an ox and was soaked by heaven's dew until he learned his lesson: that the High God rules human kingdoms and puts anyone he wants in charge.
Dan.5.21
He was driven away from people and given the mind of an animal; he lived with the wild donkeys and ate grass like cattle; and his body was drenched with the dew of heaven, until he acknowledged that the Most High God is sovereign over the kingdoms of men and sets over them anyone he wishes.
Dan.5.21
Then he was driven from the sons of men, his heart was made like the beasts, and his dwelling was with the wild donkeys. They fed him with grass like oxen, and his body was wet with the dew of heaven, till he knew that the Most High God rules in the kingdom of men, and appoints over it whomever He chooses.
Dan.5.21
He was driven from human society. He was given the mind of an animal, and he lived among the wild donkeys. He ate grass like a cow, and he was drenched with the dew of heaven, until he learned that the Most High God rules the kingdoms of the world and appoints anyone he desires to rule over them.
Dan.5.22
And thou his son, O Belshazzar, hast not humbled thine heart, though thou knewest all this;
Dan.5.22
"You are his son and have known all this, yet you're as arrogant as he ever was.
Dan.5.22
"But you his son, O Belshazzar, have not humbled yourself, though you knew all this.
Dan.5.22
"But you his son, Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, although you knew all this.
Dan.5.22
"You are his successor, O Belshazzar, and you knew all this, yet you have not humbled yourself.
Dan.5.23
But hast lifted up thyself against the Lord of heaven; and they have brought the vessels of his house before thee, and thou, and thy lords, thy wives, and thy concubines, have drunk wine in them; and thou hast praised the gods of silver, and gold, of brass, iron, wood, and stone, which see not, nor hear, nor know: and the God in whose hand thy breath is, and whose are all thy ways, hast thou not glorified:
Dan.5.23
Look at you, setting yourself up in competition against the Master of heaven! You had the sacred chalices from his Temple brought into your drunken party so that you and your nobles, your wives and your concubines, could drink from them. You used the sacred chalices to toast your gods of silver and gold, bronze and iron, wood and stone--blind, deaf, and imbecile gods. But you treat with contempt the living God who holds your entire life from birth to death in his hand.
Dan.5.23
Instead, you have set yourself up against the Lord of heaven. You had the goblets from his temple brought to you, and you and your nobles, your wives and your concubines drank wine from them. You praised the gods of silver and gold, of bronze, iron, wood and stone, which cannot see or hear or understand. But you did not honor the God who holds in his hand your life and all your ways.
Dan.5.23
And you have lifted yourself up against the Lord of heaven. They have brought the vessels of His house before you, and you and your lords, your wives and your concubines, have drunk wine from them. And you have praised the gods of silver and gold, bronze and iron, wood and stone, which do not see or hear or know; and the God who holds your breath in His hand and owns all your ways, you have not glorified.
Dan.5.23
For you have defied the Lord of heaven and have had these cups from his Temple brought before you. You and your nobles and your wives and concubines have been drinking wine from them while praising gods of silver, gold, bronze, iron, wood, and stone--gods that neither see nor hear nor know anything at all. But you have not honored the God who gives you the breath of life and controls your destiny!
Dan.5.24
Then was the part of the hand sent from him; and this writing was written.
Dan.5.24
"God sent the hand that wrote on the wall,
Dan.5.24
Therefore he sent the hand that wrote the inscription.
Dan.5.24
Then the fingers of the hand were sent from Him, and this writing was written.
Dan.5.24
So God has sent this hand to write a message.
Dan.5.25
And this is the writing that was written, MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN.
Dan.5.25
and this is what is written: MENE, TEQEL, and PERES.
Dan.5.25
"This is the inscription that was written: Mene, Mene, Tekel, Parsin
Dan.5.25
"And this is the inscription that was written: MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN.
Dan.5.25
"This is the message that was written: MENE, MENE, TEKEL, PARSIN.
Dan.5.26
This is the interpretation of the thing: MENE; God hath numbered thy kingdom, and finished it.
Dan.5.26
This is what the words mean: "Mene: God has numbered the days of your rule and they don't add up.
Dan.5.26
"This is what these words mean: Mene: God has numbered the days of your reign and brought it to an end.
Dan.5.26
This is the interpretation of each word. MENE: God has numbered your kingdom, and finished it;
Dan.5.26
This is what these words mean: Mene means `numbered'--God has numbered the days of your reign and has brought it to an end.
Dan.5.27
TEKEL; Thou art weighed in the balances, and art found wanting.
Dan.5.27
"Teqel: You have been weighed on the scales and you don't weigh much.
Dan.5.27
Tekel: You have been weighed on the scales and found wanting.
Dan.5.27
TEKEL: You have been weighed in the balances, and found wanting;
Dan.5.27
Tekel means `weighed'--you have been weighed on the balances and have failed the test.
Dan.5.28
PERES; Thy kingdom is divided, and given to the Medes and Persians.
Dan.5.28
"Peres: Your kingdom has been divided up and handed over to the Medes and Persians." [JC]
Dan.5.28
Peres: Your kingdom is divided and given to the Medes and Persians."
Dan.5.28
PERES: Your kingdom has been divided, and given to the Medes and Persians."
Dan.5.28
Parsin means `divided'--your kingdom has been divided and given to the Medes and Persians."
Dan.5.29
Then commanded Belshazzar, and they clothed Daniel with scarlet, and put a chain of gold about his neck, and made a proclamation concerning him, that he should be the third ruler in the kingdom.
Dan.5.29
Belshazzar did what he had promised. He robed Daniel in purple, draped the great gold chain around his neck, and promoted him to third-in-charge in the kingdom.
Dan.5.29
Then at Belshazzar's command, Daniel was clothed in purple, a gold chain was placed around his neck, and he was proclaimed the third highest ruler in the kingdom.
Dan.5.29
Then Belshazzar gave the command, and they clothed Daniel with purple and put a chain of gold around his neck, and made a proclamation concerning him that he should be the third ruler in the kingdom.
Dan.5.29
Then at Belshazzar's command, Daniel was dressed in purple robes, a gold chain was hung around his neck, and he was proclaimed the third highest ruler in the kingdom.
Dan.5.30
In that night was Belshazzar the king of the Chaldeans slain.
Dan.5.30
That same night the Babylonian king Belshazzar was murdered.
Dan.5.30
That very night Belshazzar, king of the Babylonians, was slain,
Dan.5.30
That very night Belshazzar, king of the Chaldeans, was slain.
Dan.5.30
That very night Belshazzar, the Babylonian king, was killed.
Dan.5.31
And Darius the Median took the kingdom, being about threescore and two years old.
Dan.5.31
He was sixty-two years old. Darius the Mede succeeded him as king.
Dan.5.31
and Darius the Mede took over the kingdom, at the age of sixty-two.
Dan.5.31
And Darius the Mede received the kingdom, being about sixty-two years old.
Dan.5.31
And Darius the Mede took over the kingdom at the age of sixty-two.
