Daniel 4:16-18
King James Version
16 Let his heart be changed from man's, and let a beast's heart be given unto him; and let seven times pass over him.
17 This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men.
18 This dream I king Nebuchadnezzar have seen. Now thou, O Belteshazzar, declare the interpretation thereof, forasmuch as all the wise men of my kingdom are not able to make known unto me the interpretation: but thou art able; for the spirit of the holy gods is in thee.
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Daniel 4:16-18
New King James Version
16 Let his heart be changed from that of a man,
Let him be given the heart of a beast,
And let seven (A)times[a] pass over him.
17 ‘This decision is by the decree of the watchers,
And the sentence by the word of the holy ones,
In order (B)that the living may know
(C)That the Most High rules in the kingdom of men,
(D)Gives it to whomever He will,
And sets over it the (E)lowest of men.’
18 “This dream I, King Nebuchadnezzar, have seen. Now you, Belteshazzar, declare its interpretation, (F)since all the wise men of my kingdom are not able to make known to me the interpretation; but you are able, (G)for the Spirit of the Holy God is in you.”
Footnotes
- Daniel 4:16 Possibly years
Daniel 4:16-18
English Standard Version
16 Let his mind be changed from a man's, and let a beast's mind be given to him; (A)and let seven periods of time (B)pass over him. 17 The sentence is by the decree of (C)the watchers, the decision by the word of (D)the holy ones, to the end that the living may know that the Most High (E)rules the kingdom of men (F)and gives it to whom he will and (G)sets over it the lowliest of men.’ 18 This dream I, King Nebuchadnezzar, saw. And you, O (H)Belteshazzar, tell me the interpretation, because (I)all the wise men of my kingdom are not able to make known to me the interpretation, but you are able, for (J)the spirit of the holy gods is in you.”
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