Parallel Verses
Youngs Literal Translation
And He is changing times and seasons, He is causing kings to pass away, and He is raising up kings; He is giving wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those possessing understanding.
New American Standard Bible
He
He gives
And knowledge to
King James Version
And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:
Holman Bible
He removes kings and establishes kings.
He gives wisdom to the wise
and knowledge to those
who have understanding.
International Standard Version
It is God who alters the times and seasons, and he removes kings and promotes kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.
A Conservative Version
And he changes the times and the seasons. He removes kings, and sets up kings. He gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those who have understanding.
American Standard Version
And he changeth the times and the seasons; he removeth kings, and setteth up kings; he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that have understanding;
Amplified
“It is He who changes the times and the seasons;
He removes kings and establishes kings.
He gives wisdom to the wise
And [greater] knowledge to those who have understanding!
Bible in Basic English
By him times and years are changed: by him kings are taken away and kings are lifted up: he gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those whose minds are awake:
Darby Translation
And it is he that changeth times and seasons; He deposeth kings, and setteth up kings; He giveth wisdom to the wise, And knowledge to them that know understanding.
Julia Smith Translation
And he changes the times and the seasons; removing kings and setting up kings; giving wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those knowing understanding.
King James 2000
And he changes the times and the seasons: he removes kings, and sets up kings: he gives wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:
Lexham Expanded Bible
And he changes the times and the seasons, and he deposes kings and he sets up kings; he gives wisdom to wise men and knowledge to [men who] know understanding.
Modern King James verseion
And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and sets up kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He changeth the times and ages; he putteth down kings, he setteth up kings; he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and understanding to those that understand;
NET Bible
He changes times and seasons, deposing some kings and establishing others. He gives wisdom to the wise; he imparts knowledge to those with understanding;
New Heart English Bible
He changes the times and the seasons; he removes kings, and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those who have understanding;
The Emphasized Bible
And, he, changeth times and seasons, removeth kings, and setteth up kings, - giving wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to them who are skilled in understanding:
Webster
And he changeth the times and the seasons; he removeth kings, and setteth up kings; he giveth wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:
World English Bible
He changes the times and the seasons; he removes kings, and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those who have understanding;
Themes
the Gifts of God » Are dispensed according to his will
God's Promises » Of spiritual gifts » Of wisdom
Government » God setting up and removing kings
Knowledge » Who God gives knowledge to
Mishael » Also called meshach » Assists daniel in interpreting nebuchadnezzars dream
Prayer » Answered » Daniel, for the interpretation of nebuchadnezzars dream
Resurrection » The lord revealing secrets
Rulers' » Corrupt judges of israel » Appointed by God
Understanding » Those that understand
Wisdom » The lord giving wisdom
Interlinear
melek (Aramaic)
מלך
melek (Aramaic)
Usage: 180
References
Easton
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Daniel 2:21
Verse Info
Context Readings
God Reveals Nebuchadnezzar's Dream
20 Daniel hath answered and said, 'Let the name of God be blessed from age even unto age, for wisdom and might -- for they are His. 21 And He is changing times and seasons, He is causing kings to pass away, and He is raising up kings; He is giving wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those possessing understanding. 22 He is revealing deep and hidden things; He hath known what is in darkness, and light with Him hath dwelt.
Names
Cross References
Daniel 7:25
and words as an adversary of the Most High it doth speak, and the saints of the Most High it doth wear out, and it hopeth to change seasons and law; and they are given into its hand, till a time, and times, and a division of a time.
Job 12:18
The bands of kings He hath opened, And He bindeth a girdle on their loins.
Daniel 2:9
so that, if the dream ye do not cause me to know -- one is your sentence, seeing a word lying and corrupt ye have prepared to speak before me, till that the time is changed, therefore the dream tell ye to me, then do I know that its interpretation ye do shew me.'
Daniel 4:17
by the decree of the sifters is the sentence, and by the saying of the holy ones the requirement, to the intent that the living may know that the Most High is ruler in the kingdom of men, and to whom He willeth He giveth it, and the lowest of men He doth raise up over it.
James 1:5
and if any of you do lack wisdom, let him ask from God, who is giving to all liberally, and not reproaching, and it shall be given to him;
1 Kings 4:29
And God giveth wisdom to Solomon, and understanding, very much, and breadth of heart, as the sand that is on the edge of the sea;
Daniel 4:32
and from men they are driving thee away, and with the beast of the field is thy dwelling, the herb as oxen they do cause thee to eat, and seven times do pass over thee, till that thou knowest that the Most High is ruler in the kingdom of men, and to whom He willeth He giveth it.
Exodus 31:3
and I fill him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all work,
Exodus 31:6
'And I, lo, I have given with him Aholiab, son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, and in the heart of every wise-hearted one I have given wisdom, and they have made all that which I have commanded thee.
1 Samuel 2:7-8
Jehovah dispossesseth, and He maketh rich, He maketh low, yea, He maketh high.
1 Kings 3:8-12
and Thy servant is in the midst of thy people, whom Thou hast chosen, a people numerous, that is not numbered nor counted for multitude,
1 Kings 3:28
And all Israel hear of the judgment that the king hath judged, and fear because of the king, for they have seen that the wisdom of God is in his heart, to do judgment.
1 Kings 10:24
and all the earth is seeking the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom that God hath put into his heart,
1 Chronicles 22:12
Only, Jehovah give to thee wisdom and understanding, and charge thee concerning Israel, even to keep the law of Jehovah thy God;
1 Chronicles 29:30
with all his reign, and his might, and the times that went over him, and over Israel, and over all kingdoms of the lands.
2 Chronicles 1:10-12
now, wisdom and knowledge give to me, and I go out before this people, and I come in, for who doth judge this Thy great people?'
Esther 1:13
And the king saith to wise men, knowing the times -- for so is the word of the king before all knowing law and judgment,
Job 34:24-29
He breaketh the mighty -- no searching! And He appointeth others in their stead.
Psalm 31:14-15
And I on Thee -- I have trusted, O Jehovah, I have said, 'Thou art my God.'
Psalm 75:5-7
Raise not up on high your horn, (Ye speak with a stiff neck.)
Psalm 113:7-8
He is raising up from the dust the poor, From a dunghill He exalteth the needy.
Proverbs 2:6-7
For Jehovah giveth wisdom, From His mouth knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 8:15-16
By me kings reign, and princes decree righteousness,
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
To everything -- a season, and a time to every delight under the heavens:
Jeremiah 27:5-7
Thus do ye say unto your lords, I -- I have made the earth with man, and the cattle that are on the face of the earth, by My great power, and by My stretched-out arm, and I have given it to whom it hath been right in Mine eyes.
Daniel 11:6
And at the end of years they do join themselves together, and a daughter of the king of the south doth come in unto the king of the north to do upright things; and she doth not retain the power of the arm; and he doth not stand, nor his arm; and she is given up, she, and those bringing her in, and her child, and he who is strengthening her in these times.
Luke 1:51-52
He did powerfully with His arm, He scattered abroad the proud in the thought of their heart,
Luke 21:15
for I will give to you a mouth and wisdom that all your opposers shall not be able to refute or resist.
Acts 13:21-22
and thereafter they asked for a king, and God did give to them Saul, son of Kish, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, for forty years;
1 Corinthians 1:30
and of Him ye -- ye are in Christ Jesus, who became to us from God wisdom, righteousness also, and sanctification, and redemption,
James 1:17
every good giving, and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the lights, with whom is no variation, or shadow of turning;
James 3:15-17
this wisdom is not descending from above, but earthly, physical, demon-like,
Revelation 19:16
and he hath upon the garment and upon his thigh the name written, 'King of kings, and Lord of lords.'