Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Now I have heard that you are able to give interpretations and to solve difficult problems. If you can read this writing and tell me what it means, you will be clothed in purple and have a gold chain placed around your neck, and you will be made the third highest ruler in the kingdom.” New Living Translation I am told that you can give interpretations and solve difficult problems. If you can read these words and tell me their meaning, you will be clothed in purple robes of royal honor, and you will have a gold chain placed around your neck. You will become the third highest ruler in the kingdom.” English Standard Version But I have heard that you can give interpretations and solve problems. Now if you can read the writing and make known to me its interpretation, you shall be clothed with purple and have a chain of gold around your neck and shall be the third ruler in the kingdom.” Berean Standard Bible But I have heard about you, that you are able to give interpretations and solve difficult problems. Therefore, if you can read this inscription and give me its interpretation, you will be clothed in purple and have a gold chain placed around your neck, and you will be made the third highest ruler in the kingdom.” King James Bible And I have heard of thee, that thou canst make interpretations, and dissolve doubts: now if thou canst read the writing, and make known to me the interpretation thereof, thou shalt be clothed with scarlet, and have a chain of gold about thy neck, and shalt be the third ruler in the kingdom. New King James Version And I have heard of you, that you can give interpretations and explain enigmas. Now if you can read the writing and make known to me its interpretation, you shall be clothed with purple and have a chain of gold around your neck, and shall be the third ruler in the kingdom.” New American Standard Bible 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 interpretation known to me, you will be clothed with purple and wear a necklace of gold around your neck, and you will have authority as the third ruler in the kingdom.” NASB 1995 “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 interpretation known to me, you will be clothed with purple and wear a necklace of gold around your neck, and you will have authority as the third ruler in the kingdom.” NASB 1977 “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 interpretation known to me, you will be clothed with purple and wear a necklace of gold around your neck, and you will have authority as the third ruler in the kingdom.” Legacy Standard Bible 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 writing and make its interpretation known to me, you will be clothed with purple and wear a necklace of gold around your neck, and you will rule with power as the third ruler in the kingdom.” Amplified Bible But I personally have heard about you, that you are able to make interpretations and solve complex problems. Now if you are able to read the writing and reveal its interpretation to me, you shall be clothed with purple and have a chain of gold put around your neck, and you shall have authority as the third ruler in the kingdom.” Christian Standard Bible However, I have heard about you that you can give interpretations and solve problems. Therefore, if you can read this inscription and give me its interpretation, you will be clothed in purple, have a gold chain around your neck, and have the third highest position in the kingdom.” Holman Christian Standard Bible However, I have heard about you that you can give interpretations and solve problems. Therefore, if you can read this inscription and give me its interpretation, you will be clothed in purple, have a gold chain around your neck, and have the third highest position in the kingdom.” American Standard Version But I have heard of thee, that thou canst give interpretations, and dissolve doubts; now if thou canst read the writing, and make known to me the interpretation thereof, thou shalt be clothed with purple, and have a chain of gold about thy neck, and shalt be the third ruler in the kingdom. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And I heard about you that you surely can interpret and solve enigmas. If you are able to read this writing and to make known its interpretation to me, you shall wear the purple and a necklace of gold on your neck, and you shall rule a third in the Kingdom!” Brenton Septuagint Translation And I have heard concerning thee, that thou art able to make interpretations: now then if thou shalt be able to read the writing, and to make known to me the interpretation of it, thou shalt be clothed with purple, and there shall be a golden chain upon thy neck, and thou shalt be third ruler in my kingdom. Contemporary English Version But I have been told that you understand everything and that you can solve difficult problems. Now then, if you can read this writing and tell me what it means, you will become the third most powerful man in my kingdom. You will wear royal purple robes and have a gold chain around your neck. Douay-Rheims Bible But I have heard of thee, that thou canst interpret obscure things, and resolve difficult things: now if thou art able to read the writing, and to shew me the interpretation thereof, thou shalt be clothed with purple, and shalt have a chain of gold about thy neck, and shalt be the third prince in my kingdom. English Revised Version But I have heard of thee, that thou canst give interpretations, and dissolve doubts: now if thou canst read the writing, and make known to me the interpretation thereof, thou shalt be clothed with purple, and have a chain of gold about thy neck, and shalt be the third ruler in the kingdom. GOD'S WORD® Translation I have heard that you can interpret such things and untangle problems. If you can read the writing and tell [me] its meaning, you will be dressed in purple, wear a gold chain on your neck, and become the third-highest ruler in the kingdom." Good News Translation Now I have heard that you can find hidden meanings and explain mysteries. If you can read this writing and tell me what it means, you will be dressed in robes of royal purple, wear a gold chain of honor around your neck, and be the third in power in the kingdom." International Standard Version However, I've heard that you can provide meaning and interpretation, and that you can solve difficult problems. If you are able to read the writing and report its meaning, you will be clothed in purple, have a gold chain placed around your neck, and you will become the third highest ruler in the kingdom." JPS Tanakh 1917 But I have heard of thee, that thou canst give interpretations, and loose knots; now if thou canst read the writing, and make known to me the interpretation thereof, thou shalt be clothed with purple, and have a chain of gold about thy neck, and shalt rule as one of three in the kingdom.' Literal Standard Version and I have heard of you, that you are able to give interpretations, and to loose knots: now, behold—you are able to read the writing, and its interpretation to cause me to know—purple you put on, and a bracelet of gold [is] on your neck, and you rule third in the kingdom.” Majority Standard Bible But I have heard about you, that you are able to give interpretations and solve difficult problems. Therefore, if you can read this inscription and give me its interpretation, you will be clothed in purple and have a gold chain placed around your neck, and you will be made the third highest ruler in the kingdom.” New American Bible But I have heard that you can give interpretations and solve problems; now, if you are able to read the writing and tell me what it means, you shall be clothed in purple, wear a chain of gold around your neck, and be third in governing the kingdom.” NET Bible However, I have heard that you are able to provide interpretations and to decipher knotty problems. Now if you are able to read this writing and make known to me its interpretation, you will wear purple and have a golden collar around your neck and be third ruler in the kingdom." New Revised Standard Version But I have heard that you can give interpretations and solve problems. Now if you are able to read the writing and tell me its interpretation, you shall be clothed in purple, have a chain of gold around your neck, and rank third in the kingdom.” New Heart English Bible But I have heard of you, that you can give interpretations, and solve problems. Now if you can read the writing, and make known to me its interpretation, you shall be clothed with purple, and have a chain of gold about your neck, and shall be the third ruler in the kingdom." Webster's Bible Translation And I have heard of thee, that thou canst make interpretations, and dissolve doubts: now if thou canst read the writing, and make known to me the interpretation of it, thou shalt be clothed with scarlet, and have a chain of gold about thy neck, and shalt be the third ruler in the kingdom. World English Bible But I have heard of you, that you can give interpretations and dissolve doubts. Now if you can read the writing and make known to me its interpretation, you shall be clothed with purple, and have a chain of gold around your neck, and shall be the third ruler in the kingdom.” Young's Literal Translation and I -- I have heard of thee, that thou art able to give interpretations, and to loose knots: now, lo -- thou art able to read the writing, and its interpretation to cause me to know -- purple thou dost put on, and a bracelet of gold is on thy neck, and third in the kingdom thou dost rule.' Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Daniel Interprets the Handwriting…15Now the wise men and enchanters were brought before me to read this inscription and interpret it for me, but they could not give its interpretation. 16But I have heard about you, that you are able to give interpretations and solve difficult problems. Therefore, if you can read this inscription and give me its interpretation, you will be clothed in purple and have a gold chain placed around your neck, and you will be made the third highest ruler in the kingdom.” 17In response, Daniel said to the king, “You may keep your gifts for yourself and give your rewards to someone else. Nevertheless, I will read the inscription for the king and interpret it for him.… Cross References Genesis 40:8 "We both had dreams," they replied, "but there is no one to interpret them." Then Joseph said to them, "Don't interpretations belong to God? Tell me your dreams." Genesis 41:15 Pharaoh said to Joseph, "I had a dream, and no one can interpret it. But I have heard it said of you that when you hear a dream you can interpret it." Genesis 41:42 Then Pharaoh removed the signet ring from his finger, put it on Joseph's finger, clothed him in garments of fine linen, and placed a gold chain around his neck. Daniel 2:6 But if you tell me the dream and its interpretation, you will receive from me gifts and rewards and great honor. So tell me the dream and its interpretation." Daniel 2:48 Then the king promoted Daniel and gave him many generous gifts. He made him ruler over the entire province of Babylon and chief administrator over all the wise men of Babylon. Daniel 5:7 The king called out for the enchanters, astrologers, and diviners to be brought in, and he said to these wise men of Babylon, "Whoever reads this inscription and tells me its interpretation will be clothed in purple and have a gold chain placed around his neck, and he will be made the third highest ruler in the kingdom." Daniel 5:29 Then Belshazzar gave the command, and they clothed Daniel in purple, placed a gold chain around his neck, and proclaimed him the third highest ruler in the kingdom. Treasury of Scripture And I have heard of you, that you can make interpretations, and dissolve doubts: now if you can read the writing, and make known to me the interpretation thereof, you shall be clothed with scarlet, and have a chain of gold about your neck, and shall be the third ruler in the kingdom. make. Genesis 40:8 And they said unto him, We have dreamed a dream, and there is no interpreter of it. And Joseph said unto them, Do not interpretations belong to God? tell me them, I pray you. thou shalt. Daniel 5:7 The king cried aloud to bring in the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers. And the king spake, and said to the wise men of Babylon, Whosoever shall read this writing, and shew me the interpretation thereof, shall be clothed with scarlet, and have a chain of gold about his neck, and shall be the third ruler in the kingdom. Acts 8:18 And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, Jump to Previous Able Chain Clothed Difficult Dissolve Doubts Gold Heard Inscription Interpretation Interpretations Kingdom Knots Loose Neck Personally Problems Purple Read Rule Ruler Scarlet Solve Thereof Third Three WritingJump to Next Able Chain Clothed Difficult Dissolve Doubts Gold Heard Inscription Interpretation Interpretations Kingdom Knots Loose Neck Personally Problems Purple Read Rule Ruler Scarlet Solve Thereof Third Three WritingDaniel 5 1. Belshazzar's impious feast.5. A hand-writing unknown to the magicians, troubles the king. 10. At the commendation of the queen Daniel is brought. 17. He, reproving the king of pride and idolatry, 25. reads and interprets the writing. 30. The monarchy is translated to the Medes Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Butוַאֲנָה֙ (wa·’ă·nāh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 576: I I have heard שִׁמְעֵ֣ת (šim·‘êṯ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 8086: To hear intelligently about you, עַֽל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5922: Above, over, upon, against that דִּֽי־ (dî-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 1768: Who, which, that, because you are able תִיכּ֥וּל (ṯî·kūl) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3202: To be able to give interpretations פִּשְׁרִ֛ין (piš·rîn) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6591: An interpretation and solve לְמִשְׁרֵ֑א (lə·miš·rê) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 8271: To free, separate, to unravel, commence, to reside difficult problems. וְקִטְרִ֣ין (wə·qiṭ·rîn) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 7001: A knot, a riddle, a vertebra Therefore, כְּעַ֡ן (kə·‘an) Adverb Strong's 3705: Now if הֵן֩ (hên) Conjunction Strong's 2006: Lo!, there, less, whether, but, if you can תִּכ֨וּל (ti·ḵūl) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3202: To be able read לְמִקְרֵ֗א (lə·miq·rê) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 7123: To call, read out or aloud this inscription כְּתָבָ֜א (kə·ṯā·ḇā) Noun - masculine singular determinate Strong's 3792: Something written, a writing, record, book and give לְהוֹדָ֣עֻתַ֔נִי (lə·hō·w·ḏā·‘u·ṯa·nî) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | first person common singular Strong's 3046: To know me its interpretation, וּפִשְׁרֵהּ֙ (ū·p̄iš·rêh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6591: An interpretation you will be clothed תִלְבַּ֗שׁ (ṯil·baš) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3848: Wrap around, to put on a, garment, clothe in purple אַרְגְּוָנָ֣א (’ar·gə·wā·nā) Noun - masculine singular determinate Strong's 711: Purple, red-purple and have a gold דַהֲבָא֙ (ḏa·hă·ḇā) Noun - masculine singular determinate Strong's 1722: Gold chain וְהַֽמְנִיכָ֤א (wə·ham·nî·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular determinate Strong's 2002: A chain, necklace placed around דִֽי־ (ḏî-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 1768: Who, which, that, because your neck, צַוְּארָ֔ךְ (ṣaw·wə·rāḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 6676: The back of the neck and you will be made the third וְתַלְתָּ֥א (wə·ṯal·tā) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 8531: A tertiary rank highest ruler תִּשְׁלַֽט׃ (tiš·laṭ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 7981: To dominate, govern, to permit in the kingdom.� בְמַלְכוּתָ֖א (ḇə·mal·ḵū·ṯā) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular determinate Strong's 4437: Royalty, reign, kingdom Links Daniel 5:16 NIVDaniel 5:16 NLT Daniel 5:16 ESV Daniel 5:16 NASB Daniel 5:16 KJV Daniel 5:16 BibleApps.com Daniel 5:16 Biblia Paralela Daniel 5:16 Chinese Bible Daniel 5:16 French Bible Daniel 5:16 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Daniel 5:16 But I have heard of you that (Dan. 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