14I have heard of thee, that thou hast the spirit of the gods, and excellent knowledge, and understanding, and wisdom are found in thee.


In Context

11 There is a man in thy kingdom that hath the spirit of the holy gods in him: and in the days of thy father knowledge and wisdom were found in him: for king Nabuchodonosor thy father appointed him prince of the wise men, enchanters, Chaldeans, and soothsayers, thy father, I say, O king:

12 Because a greater spirit, and knowledge, and understanding, and interpretation of dreams, and shewing of secrets, and resolving of difficult things, were found in him, that is, in Daniel: whom the king named Baltarsar. Now therefore let Daniel be called for, and he will tell the interpretation.

13 Then Daniel was brought in before the king. And the king spoke, and said to him: Art thou Daniel of the children of the captivity of Juda, whom my father the king brought out of Judea?

14 I have heard of thee, that thou hast the spirit of the gods, and excellent knowledge, and understanding, and wisdom are found in thee.

15 And now the wise men the magicians have come in before me, to read this writing, and shew me the interpretation thereof: and they could not declare to me the meaning of this writing.

16 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.

Daniel 5:14 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

5:14I have even heard of thee, that the spirit of the gods [is] in thee, and [that] light and understanding and excellent wisdom is found in thee.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

5:14I have heard that the spirit of the gods is in you and that you have insight, intelligence and outstanding wisdom.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

5:14I have heard of thee, that the spirit of the gods is in thee, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom are found in thee.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:14And I have heard of thee, that the spirit of the gods is in thee, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom is found in thee.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

5:14I have heard of thee, that the spirit of the gods is in thee, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom is found in thee.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:14I have even heard of thee, that the spirit of the gods is in thee, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom is found in thee.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:14I have heard of you, that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom are found in you.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

5:14And I have heard of thee, that the spirit of the gods is in thee, and light, and understanding, and excellent wisdom have been found in thee.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

5:14I have even heard of you, that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom is found in you.