Parallel Verses
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;
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.
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;
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.
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 answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever; for wisdom and might are his. 21 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; 22 he revealeth the deep and secret things; he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.
Names
Cross References
Daniel 7:25
And he shall speak words against the Most High, and shall wear out the saints of the Most High; and he shall think to change the times and the law; and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and half a time.
Job 12:18
He looseth the bond of kings, And he bindeth their loins with a girdle.
Daniel 2:9
But if ye make not known unto me the dream, there is but one law for you; for ye have prepared lying and corrupt words to speak before me, till the time be changed: therefore tell me the dream, and I shall know that ye can show me the interpretation thereof.
Daniel 4:17
The sentence 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 lowest of men.
James 1:5
But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
1 Kings 4:29
And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea-shore.
Daniel 4:32
and thou shalt be driven from men; and they dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field; thou shalt be made to eat grass as oxen; and seven times shall pass over thee; until thou know that the Most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.
Exodus 31:3
and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,
Exodus 31:6
And I, behold, I have appointed with him Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan; and in the heart of all that are wise-hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded thee:
1 Samuel 2:7-8
Jehovah maketh poor, and maketh rich: He bringeth low, he also lifteth up.
1 Kings 3:8-12
And thy servant is in the midst of thy people which thou hast chosen, a great people, that cannot be numbered nor counted for multitude.
1 Kings 3:28
And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do justice.
1 Kings 10:24
And all the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
1 Chronicles 22:12
Only Jehovah give thee discretion and understanding, and give thee charge concerning Israel; that so thou mayest 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 the kingdoms of the countries.
2 Chronicles 1:10-12
Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people; for who can judge this thy people, that is so great?
Esther 1:13
Then the king said to the wise men, who knew the times, (for so was the king's manner toward all that knew law and judgment;
Job 34:24-29
He breaketh in pieces mighty men in ways past finding out, And setteth others in their stead.
Psalm 31:14-15
But I trusted in thee, O Jehovah: I said, Thou art my God.
Psalm 75:5-7
Lift not up your horn on high; Speak not with a stiff neck.
Psalm 113:7-8
He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, And lifteth up the needy from the dunghill;
Proverbs 2:6-7
For Jehovah giveth wisdom; Out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding:
Proverbs 8:15-16
By me kings reign, And princes decree justice.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:
Jeremiah 27:5-7
I have made the earth, the men and the beasts that are upon the face of the earth, by my great power and by my outstretched arm; and I give it unto whom it seemeth right unto me.
Daniel 11:6
And at the end of years they shall join themselves together; and the daughter of the king of the south shall come to the king of the north to make an agreement: but she shall not retain the strength of her arm; neither shall he stand, nor his arm; but she shall be given up, and they that brought her, and he that begat her, and he that strengthened her in those times.
Luke 1:51-52
He hath showed strength with his arm; He hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their heart.
Luke 21:15
for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to withstand or to gainsay.
Acts 13:21-22
And afterward they asked for a king: and God gave unto them Saul the son of Kish, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, for the space of forty years.
1 Corinthians 1:30
But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who was made unto us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption:
James 1:17
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, neither shadow that is cast by turning.
James 3:15-17
This wisdom is not a wisdom that cometh down from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.
Revelation 19:16
And he hath on his garment and on his thigh a name written, KINGS OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.