Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Then Daniel answered and said before the king, “
King James Version
Then Daniel answered and said before the king, Let thy gifts be to thyself, and give thy rewards to another; yet I will read the writing unto the king, and make known to him the interpretation.
Holman Bible
Then Daniel answered the king, “You may keep your gifts, and give your rewards to someone else;
International Standard Version
At this, Daniel answered, speaking directly to the king, "Let your gifts and rewards be given to someone else. However, I'll read the writing for the king and tell him its meaning.
A Conservative Version
Then Daniel answered and said before the king, Let thy gifts be to thyself, and give thy rewards to another. Nevertheless I will read the writing to the king, and make known to him the interpretation.
American Standard Version
Then Daniel answered and said before the king, Let thy gifts be to thyself, and give thy rewards to another; nevertheless I will read the writing unto the king, and make known to him the interpretation.
Amplified
Then Daniel answered and said before the king, “Keep your gifts for yourself and give your rewards to someone else; however, I will read the writing to the king and reveal the interpretation to him.
Bible in Basic English
Then Daniel made answer and said to the king, Keep your offerings for yourself, and give your rewards to another; but I, after reading the writing to the king, will give him the sense of it.
Darby Translation
Then Daniel answered and said before the king, Let thy gifts be to thyself, and give thy rewards to another; yet will I read the writing to the king, and make known to him the interpretation.
Julia Smith Translation
At that time Daniel answered and said before the king, Thy gifts to be to thyself, and give thy presents to another; but I will read the writing to the king, and make known to him the interpretation.
King James 2000
Then Daniel answered and said before the king, Let your gifts be to yourself, and give your rewards to another; yet I will read the writing unto the king, and make known to him the interpretation.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then Daniel answered and said before the king, "Let your gifts be for yourself or your rewards give to another; nevertheless, I will read the writing to the king and I will make known to him the explanation.
Modern King James verseion
Then Daniel answered and said before the king, Let your gifts be to yourself, and give your rewards to another. Yet I will read the writing to the king, and make the meaning known to him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Daniel answered, and said before the king, "As for thy rewards, keep them to thyself, or give thy rich gifts to another: yet not the less, I will read the writing unto the king, and show him the interpretation thereof.
NET Bible
But Daniel replied to the king, "Keep your gifts, and give your rewards to someone else! However, I will read the writing for the king and make known its interpretation.
New Heart English Bible
Then Daniel answered before the king, "Keep your gifts for yourself, and give your rewards to another;. Nevertheless I will read the writing to the king, and make known to him the interpretation.
The Emphasized Bible
Then spake Daniel, and said before the king, As for thy gifts, thine own let them remain, and, thy presents, on another, bestow, - howbeit, the writing, will I read to the king, and, the interpretation thereof, will I make known to him.
Webster
Then Daniel answered and said before the king, Let thy gifts be to thyself, and give thy rewards to another; yet I will read the writing to the king, and make known to him the interpretation.
World English Bible
Then Daniel answered before the king, Let your gifts be to yourself, and give your rewards to another; nevertheless I will read the writing to the king, and make known to him the interpretation.
Youngs Literal Translation
Then hath Daniel answered and said before the king, 'Thy gifts be to thyself, and thy fee to another give; nevertheless, the writing I do read to the king, and the interpretation I cause him to know;
Themes
Daniel » General references to
Daniel » Jewish captive » Courage and fidelity of
Earthly » Reward » Earthly, a source of temptation
Leaders » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » The incorruptibility of, in refusing gifts
Religious » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » The incorruptibility of, in refusing gifts
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Daniel, of belshazzar
Reward » Spiritual crowns » Earthly, a source of temptation
Self-denial » Instances of » Daniel, in refusing rewards from belshazzar
Symbols and similitudes » Handwriting on the wall
Interlinear
Y@hab (Aramaic)
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Daniel 5:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
Daniel Deciphers And Interprets The Writing
16
But I personally have heard about you, that you are able to give interpretations and solve difficult problems. Now if you are able to read the inscription and make its
Cross References
2 Kings 5:16
But he said, “
Genesis 14:23
that
2 Kings 3:13
Now Elisha said to the king of Israel, “What do I have to do with you?
2 Kings 5:26
Then he said to him, “Did not my heart go with you, when the man turned from his chariot to meet you?
Psalm 119:46
And shall not be ashamed.
Daniel 2:6
But if you declare the dream and its interpretation, you will receive from me
Daniel 5:29
Then Belshazzar gave orders, and they
Acts 8:20
But Peter said to him, “May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could