Daniel 2:21
English Standard Version
21 (A)He changes times and seasons;
(B)he removes kings and sets up kings;
(C)he gives wisdom to the wise
(D)and knowledge to those who have understanding;
Psalm 75:5-7
English Standard Version
5 do not lift up your horn on high,
or speak with haughty neck.’”
6 For not from the east or from the west
and not from the wilderness comes (A)lifting up,
7 but it is (B)God who executes judgment,
(C)putting down one and lifting up another.
Psalm 75:5-7
New International Version
5 Do not lift your horns against heaven;
do not speak so defiantly.(A)’”
Psalm 31:14-15
English Standard Version
14 But I (A)trust in you, O Lord;
I say, “You are my God.”
15 My (B)times are in your hand;
(C)rescue me from the hand of my enemies and from my persecutors!
Psalm 31:14-15
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Psalm 113:7-8
English Standard Version
7 He (A)raises the poor from the dust
and lifts the needy from the ash heap,
8 to make them (B)sit with princes,
with the princes of his people.
Psalm 113:7-8
New International Version
Daniel 4:17
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Daniel 4:17
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Daniel 7:25
English Standard Version
25 (A)He shall speak words against the Most High,
and shall wear out the saints of the Most High,
and shall think to (B)change the times and the law;
and they shall be given into his hand
for (C)a time, times, and half a time.
Daniel 7:25
New International Version
25 He will speak against the Most High(A) and oppress his holy people(B) and try to change the set times(C) and the laws. The holy people will be delivered into his hands for a time, times and half a time.[a](D)
Footnotes
- Daniel 7:25 Or for a year, two years and half a year
Daniel 4:32
English Standard Version
32 (A)and you shall be driven from among men, and your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field. And you shall be made to eat grass like an ox, and seven periods of time shall pass over you, (B)until you know that the Most High rules the kingdom of men and gives it to whom he will.”
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Daniel 4:32
New International Version
32 You will be driven away from people and will live with the wild animals; you will eat grass like the ox. Seven times will pass by for you until you acknowledge that the Most High is sovereign over all kingdoms on earth and gives them to anyone he wishes.”(A)
Proverbs 8:15-16
English Standard Version
15 By me (A)kings reign,
and rulers decree what is just;
16 by me princes rule,
and nobles, all who govern justly.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 8:16 Most Hebrew manuscripts; many Hebrew manuscripts, Septuagint govern the earth
Proverbs 8:15-16
New International Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 8:16 Some Hebrew manuscripts and Septuagint; other Hebrew manuscripts all righteous rulers
James 3:15-17
English Standard Version
15 This is not (A)the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, (B)demonic. 16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. 17 But (C)the wisdom from above is first pure, then (D)peaceable, gentle, open to reason, (E)full of mercy and good fruits, (F)impartial and (G)sincere.
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James 3:15-17
New International Version
15 Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven(A) but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.(B) 16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition,(C) there you find disorder and every evil practice.
17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven(D) is first of all pure; then peace-loving,(E) considerate, submissive, full of mercy(F) and good fruit, impartial and sincere.(G)
2 Chronicles 1:10-12
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10 Give me now wisdom and knowledge to (A)go out and come in before this people, for who can govern this people of yours, which is so great?” 11 God answered Solomon, “Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked for (B)possessions, wealth, honor, or the life of those who hate you, and have not even asked for long life, but have asked for wisdom and knowledge for yourself that you may govern my people over whom I have made you king, 12 wisdom and knowledge are granted to you. I will also give you (C)riches, possessions, and honor, (D)such as none of the kings had who were before you, and none after you shall have the like.”
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2 Chronicles 1:10-12
New International Version
10 Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead(A) this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?”
11 God said to Solomon, “Since this is your heart’s desire and you have not asked for wealth,(B) possessions or honor, nor for the death of your enemies, and since you have not asked for a long life but for wisdom and knowledge to govern my people over whom I have made you king, 12 therefore wisdom and knowledge will be given you. And I will also give you wealth, possessions and honor,(C) such as no king who was before you ever had and none after you will have.(D)”
Acts 13:21-22
English Standard Version
21 Then (A)they asked for a king, and God gave them Saul (B)the son of Kish, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, for forty years. 22 And (C)when he had removed him, (D)he raised up David to be their king, of whom he testified and said, (E)‘I have found in David the son of Jesse (F)a man after my heart, (G)who will do all my will.’
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Acts 13:21-22
New International Version
21 Then the people asked for a king,(A) and he gave them Saul(B) son of Kish, of the tribe of Benjamin,(C) who ruled forty years. 22 After removing Saul,(D) he made David their king.(E) God testified concerning him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart;(F) he will do everything I want him to do.’(G)
James 1:5
English Standard Version
5 (A)If any of you lacks wisdom, (B)let him ask God, (C)who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.
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James 1:5
New International Version
5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God,(A) who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.(B)
Luke 1:51-52
English Standard Version
51 (A)He has shown strength with his arm;
(B)he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts;
52 (C)he has brought down the mighty from their thrones
(D)and exalted those of humble estate;
Luke 1:51-52
New International Version
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