Daniel 5:12-14
New Catholic Bible
12 “Therefore, since this Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar, has a keen mind, and is endowed with knowledge and understanding and the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems, summon him. He will be able to give you the interpretation you seek.”
13 Then Daniel was brought into the king’s presence. The king said to him, “Are you the Daniel who was one of the Jewish exiles that my father the king brought from Judah? 14 I have been told that the Spirit of God is in you, and that you are renowned for your knowledge, understanding, and exceptional wisdom.
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Daniel 5:12-14
English Standard Version
12 (A)because an excellent spirit, knowledge, and (B)understanding (C)to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and (D)solve problems were found in this Daniel, (E)whom the king named Belteshazzar. Now let Daniel be called, and he will show the interpretation.”
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13 Then Daniel was brought in before the king. The king answered and said to Daniel, “You are that Daniel, one of (F)the exiles of Judah, whom the king my father brought from Judah. 14 I have heard of you that (G)the spirit of the gods[a] is in you, and that (H)light and understanding and excellent wisdom are found in you.
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- Daniel 5:14 Or Spirit of God
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