Daniel

Inspired Version (1:1)

In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim, king of Judah, came Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, unto Jerusalem and besieged it.

Hebrew (1:1)

בִּשְׁנַ֣ת (year) שָׁל֔וֹשׁ (In the third) לְמַלְכ֖וּת (of the reign) יְהוֹיָקִ֣ים (of Jehoiakim) מֶֽלֶךְ־ (king) יְהוּדָ֑ה (of Judah), בָּ֣א (came) נְבוּכַדְנֶאצַּ֧ר (Nebuchadnezzar) מֶֽלֶךְ־ (king) בָּבֶ֛ל (of Babylon) יְרוּשָׁלִַ֖ם (to Jerusalem) וַיָּ֥צַר (and besieged) עָלֶֽיהָ׃ (it).

KJV (1:1)

In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah came Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon unto Jerusalem, and besieged it.

Inspired Version (1:2)

And the Lord gave Jehoiakim, king of Judah, into his hand, with part of the vessels of the house of God, which he carried into the land of Shinar to the house of his god; and he brought the vessels into the treasure house of his god.

Hebrew (1:2)

וַיִּתֵּן֩ (delivered) אֲדֹנָ֨י (And the Lord) בְּיָד֜וֹ (into his hand) אֶת־ (-) יְהוֹיָקִ֣ים (Jehoiakim) מֶֽלֶךְ־ (king) יְהוּדָ֗ה (of Judah), וּמִקְצָת֙ (along with some) כְּלֵ֣י (of the articles) בֵית־ (from the house) הָֽאֱלֹהִ֔ים (of God). וַיְבִיאֵ֥ם (He carried [these] off) אֶֽרֶץ־ (to the land) שִׁנְעָ֖ר (of Shinar), בֵּ֣ית (to the house) אֱלֹהָ֑יו (of his god), וְאֶת־ ([where]) הַכֵּלִ֣ים ([them]) הֵבִ֔יא (he put) בֵּ֖ית (vvv) אוֹצַ֥ר (in the treasury) אֱלֹהָֽיו׃ (of his god).

KJV (1:2)

And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with part of the vessels of the house of God: which he carried into the land of Shinar to the house of his god; and he brought the vessels into the treasure house of his god.

Inspired Version (1:3)

And the king spake unto Ashpenaz, the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of Israel, and of the king's seed, and of the princes,

Hebrew (1:3)

וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (ordered) הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (Then the king) לְאַשְׁפְּנַ֖ז (Ashpenaz), רַ֣ב (the chief) סָרִיסָ֑יו (of his court officials), לְהָבִ֞יא (to bring in) מִבְּנֵ֧י (Israelites) יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל (. . .) וּמִזֶּ֥רַע (family) הַמְּלוּכָ֖ה (from the royal) וּמִן־ (some) הַֽפַּרְתְּמִֽים׃ (and the nobility)—

KJV (1:3)

And the king spake unto Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of Israel, and of the king's seed, and of the princes;

Inspired Version (1:4)

Children in whom was no blemish, but well favored, and skilful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability in them to stand in the king's palace, and whom they might teach the learning and the tongue of the Chaldeans.

Hebrew (1:4)

יְלָדִ֣ים (young men) אֲשֶׁ֣ר (-) אֵֽין־ (without) בָּהֶ֣ם () כָּל־ (-) מְאוּם (blemish), וְטוֹבֵ֨י (handsome) מַרְאֶ֜ה (. . .), וּמַשְׂכִּילִ֣ים (gifted) בְּכָל־ (in all) חָכְמָ֗ה (wisdom), וְיֹ֤דְעֵי (knowledgeable) דַ֙עַת֙ (. . .), וּמְבִינֵ֣י (to understand), מַדָּ֔ע (quick) וַאֲשֶׁר֙ (-) כֹּ֣חַ (and qualified) בָּהֶ֔ם () לַעֲמֹ֖ד (to serve) בְּהֵיכַ֣ל (palace)— הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ (in the king’s) וּֽלֲלַמְּדָ֥ם (and to teach them) סֵ֖פֶר (and literature) וּלְשׁ֥וֹן (the language) כַּשְׂדִּֽים׃ (of the Chaldeans).

KJV (1:4)

Children in whom was no blemish, but well favored, and skillful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability in them to stand in the king's palace, and whom they might teach the learning and the tongue of the Chaldeans.

Inspired Version (1:5)

And the king appointed them a daily provision of the king's meat and of the wine which he drank--so nourishing them three years, that at the end thereof they might stand before the king.

Hebrew (1:5)

וַיְמַן֩ (assigned) לָהֶ֨ם (them) הַמֶּ֜לֶךְ (The king) דְּבַר־ (provisions) י֣וֹם (vvv) בְּיוֹמ֗וֹ (daily) מִפַּת־ () בַּ֤ג (food) הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙ (of the royal) וּמִיֵּ֣ין (and wine) מִשְׁתָּ֔יו (. . .). וּֽלְגַדְּלָ֖ם (They were to be trained) שָׁנִ֣ים (years), שָׁל֑וֹשׁ (for three) וּמִ֨קְצָתָ֔ם (after which) יַֽעַמְד֖וּ (they were to enter) לִפְנֵ֥י (. . .) הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃ (the king’s service).

KJV (1:5)

And the king appointed them a daily provision of the king's meat, and of the wine which he drank: so nourishing them three years, that at the end thereof they might stand before the king.

Inspired Version (1:6)

Now among these were of the children of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,

Hebrew (1:6)

וַיְהִ֥י (were some) בָהֶ֖ם (Among these [young men]) מִבְּנֵ֣י ([from]) יְהוּדָ֑ה (Judah): דָּנִיֵּ֣אל (Daniel), חֲנַנְיָ֔ה (Hananiah), מִֽישָׁאֵ֖ל (Mishael), וַעֲזַרְיָֽה׃ (and Azariah).

KJV (1:6)

Now among these were of the children of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah:

Inspired Version (1:7)

Unto whom the prince of the eunuchs gave names: for he gave unto Daniel the name of Belteshazzar; and to Hananiah, of Shadrach; and to Mishael, of Meshach; and to Azariah, of Abed-nego.

Hebrew (1:7)

וַיָּ֧שֶׂם (gave them) לָהֶ֛ם (. . .) שַׂ֥ר (The chief) הַסָּרִיסִ֖ים (official) שֵׁמ֑וֹת (new names): וַיָּ֨שֶׂם (he gave) לְדָֽנִיֵּ֜אל (To Daniel) בֵּ֣לְטְשַׁאצַּ֗ר (the name Belteshazzar); וְלַֽחֲנַנְיָה֙ (to Hananiah), שַׁדְרַ֔ךְ (Shadrach); וּלְמִֽישָׁאֵ֣ל (to Mishael), מֵישַׁ֔ךְ (Meshach); וְלַעֲזַרְיָ֖ה (and to Azariah), עֲבֵ֥ד (vvv) נְגֽוֹ׃ (Abednego).

KJV (1:7)

Unto whom the prince of the eunuchs gave names: for he gave unto Daniel the name of Belteshazzar; and to Hananiah, of Shadrach; and to Mishael, of Meshach; and to Azariah, of Abed-nego.

Inspired Version (1:8)

But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat nor with the wine which he drank; therefore, he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.

Hebrew (1:8)

וַיָּ֤שֶׂם (made) דָּנִיֵּאל֙ (But Daniel) עַל־ (up) לִבּ֔וֹ (his mind) אֲשֶׁ֧ר (that) לֹֽא־ (he would not) יִתְגָּאַ֛ל (defile himself) בְּפַתְבַּ֥ג (food) הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (with the king’s) וּבְיֵ֣ין (or wine) מִשְׁתָּ֑יו (. . .). וַיְבַקֵּשׁ֙ (So he asked) מִשַּׂ֣ר (the chief) הַסָּרִיסִ֔ים (official) אֲשֶׁ֖ר (for permission) לֹ֥א (not) יִתְגָּאָֽל׃ (to defile himself).

KJV (1:8)

But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.

Inspired Version (1:9)

Now God had brought Daniel into favor and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs.

Hebrew (1:9)

וַיִּתֵּ֤ן (had granted) הָֽאֱלֹהִים֙ (Now God) אֶת־ (-) דָּ֣נִיֵּ֔אל (Daniel) לְחֶ֖סֶד (favor) וּֽלְרַחֲמִ֑ים (and compassion) לִפְנֵ֖י (from) שַׂ֥ר (the chief) הַסָּרִיסִֽים׃ (official),

KJV (1:9)

Now God had brought Daniel into favor and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs.

Inspired Version (1:10)

And the prince of the eunuchs said unto Daniel, I fear my lord, the king, who hath appointed your meat and your drink. For why should he see your faces worse liking than the children which are of your sort? Then shall ye make me endanger my head to the king.

Hebrew (1:10)

וַיֹּ֜אמֶר (said) שַׂ֤ר (but he) הַסָּרִיסִים֙ (. . .) לְדָ֣נִיֵּ֔אל (to Daniel), יָרֵ֤א (fear) אֲנִי֙ (I) אֶת־ (-) אֲדֹנִ֣י (my lord) הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (the king), אֲשֶׁ֣ר (who) מִנָּ֔ה (has assigned) אֶת־ (-) מַאֲכַלְכֶ֖ם (your food) וְאֶת־ (-) מִשְׁתֵּיכֶ֑ם (and drink). אֲשֶׁ֡ר (For) לָמָּה֩ (why) יִרְאֶ֨ה (should he see) אֶת־ (-) פְּנֵיכֶ֜ם (your faces) זֹֽעֲפִ֗ים (looking thinner) מִן־ (than) הַיְלָדִים֙ (those of the other young men) אֲשֶׁ֣ר (-) כְּגִֽילְכֶ֔ם (your age)? וְחִיַּבְתֶּ֥ם (You would endanger) אֶת־ (-) רֹאשִׁ֖י (my head) לַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃ (before the king)!

KJV (1:10)

And the prince of the eunuchs said unto Daniel, I fear my lord the king, who hath appointed your meat and your drink: for why should he see your faces worse liking than the children which are of your sort? then shall ye make me endanger my head to the king.

Inspired Version (1:11)

Then said Daniel to Melzar, whom the prince of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,

Hebrew (1:11)

וַיֹּ֥אמֶר (said) דָּנִיֵּ֖אל (Then Daniel) אֶל־ (to) הַמֶּלְצַ֑ר (the steward) אֲשֶׁ֤ר (whom) מִנָּה֙ (had appointed) שַׂ֣ר (the chief) הַסָּֽרִיסִ֔ים (official) עַל־ (over) דָּנִיֵּ֣אל (Daniel), חֲנַנְיָ֔ה (Hananiah), מִֽישָׁאֵ֖ל (Mishael), וַעֲזַרְיָֽה׃ (and Azariah),

KJV (1:11)

Then said Daniel to Melzar, whom the prince of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,

Inspired Version (1:12)

Prove thy servants, I beseech thee, ten days; and let them give us pulse to eat and water to drink.

Hebrew (1:12)

נַס־ (test) נָ֥א (Please) אֶת־ (-) עֲבָדֶ֖יךָ (your servants) יָמִ֣ים (days). עֲשָׂרָ֑ה (for ten) וְיִתְּנוּ־ (Let us be given) לָ֜נוּ () מִן־ (only) הַזֵּרֹעִ֛ים (vegetables) וְנֹאכְלָ֖ה (to eat) וּמַ֥יִם (and water) וְנִשְׁתֶּֽה׃ (to drink).

KJV (1:12)

Prove thy servants, I beseech thee, ten days; and let them give us pulse to eat, and water to drink.

Inspired Version (1:13)

Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenance of the children that eat of the portion of the king's meat; and as thou seest, deal with thy servants.

Hebrew (1:13)

וְיֵרָא֤וּ (Then compare) לְפָנֶ֙יךָ֙ (. . .) מַרְאֵ֔ינוּ (our appearances) וּמַרְאֵה֙ (with those) הַיְלָדִ֔ים (of the young men) הָאֹ֣כְלִ֔ים (who are eating) אֵ֖ת (-) פַּתְבַּ֣ג (food), הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ (the royal) וְכַאֲשֶׁ֣ר (according to what) תִּרְאֵ֔ה (you see). עֲשֵׂ֖ה (and deal) עִם־ (with) עֲבָדֶֽיךָ׃ (your servants)

KJV (1:13)

Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenance of the children that eat of the portion of the king's meat: and as thou seest, deal with thy servants.

Inspired Version (1:14)

So he consented to them in this matter and proved them ten days.

Hebrew (1:14)

וַיִּשְׁמַ֥ע (So he consented) לָהֶ֖ם () לַדָּבָ֣ר (vvv) הַזֶּ֑ה (to this) וַיְנַסֵּ֖ם (and tested them) יָמִ֥ים (days). עֲשָׂרָֽה׃ (for ten)

KJV (1:14)

So he consented to them in this matter, and proved them ten days.

Inspired Version (1:15)

And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer and fatter in flesh than all the children which did eat the portion of the king's meat.

Hebrew (1:15)

וּמִקְצָת֙ (the end) יָמִ֣ים (days), עֲשָׂרָ֔ה (of ten) נִרְאָ֤ה (they looked) מַרְאֵיהֶם֙ (. . .) ט֔וֹב (healthier) וּבְרִיאֵ֖י (and better nourished) בָּשָׂ֑ר (. . .) מִן־ (And at) כָּל־ (than all) הַיְלָדִ֔ים (the young men) הָאֹ֣כְלִ֔ים (who were eating) אֵ֖ת (-) פַּתְבַּ֥ג (food). הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃ (the king’s)

KJV (1:15)

And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer and fatter in flesh than all the children which did eat the portion of the king's meat.

Inspired Version (1:16)

Thus Melzar took away the portion of their meat and the wine that they should drink and gave them pulse.

Hebrew (1:16)

וַיְהִ֣י (So) הַמֶּלְצַ֗ר (the steward) נֹשֵׂא֙ (continued to withhold) אֶת־ (-) פַּתְבָּגָ֔ם (their choice food) וְיֵ֖ין (and the wine) מִשְׁתֵּיהֶ֑ם (they were to drink), וְנֹתֵ֥ן (and he gave) לָהֶ֖ם (them) זֵרְעֹנִֽים׃ (vegetables [instead]).

KJV (1:16)

Thus Melzar took away the portion of their meat, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them pulse.

Inspired Version (1:17)

As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom; and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.

Hebrew (1:17)

וְהַיְלָדִ֤ים (young men) הָאֵ֙לֶּה֙ (To these) אַרְבַּעְתָּ֔ם (four) נָתַ֨ן (gave) לָהֶ֧ם () הָֽאֱלֹהִ֛ים (God) מַדָּ֥ע (knowledge) וְהַשְׂכֵּ֖ל (and understanding) בְּכָל־ (in every kind) סֵ֣פֶר (of literature) וְחָכְמָ֑ה (and wisdom). וְדָנִיֵּ֣אל (And Daniel) הֵבִ֔ין (had insight) בְּכָל־ (into all kinds) חָז֖וֹן (of visions) וַחֲלֹמֽוֹת׃ (and dreams).

KJV (1:17)

As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.

Inspired Version (1:18)

Now at the end of the days that the king had said he should bring them in, then the prince of the eunuchs brought them in before Nebuchadnezzar.

Hebrew (1:18)

וּלְמִקְצָת֙ (Now at the end) הַיָּמִ֔ים (of the time) אֲשֶׁר־ (-) אָמַ֥ר (specified) הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (by the king) לַהֲבִיאָ֑ם (-), וַיְבִיאֵם֙ (presented them) שַׂ֣ר (the chief) הַסָּרִיסִ֔ים (official) לִפְנֵ֖י (to) נְבֻכַדְנֶצַּֽר׃ (Nebuchadnezzar).

KJV (1:18)

Now at the end of the days that the king had said he should bring them in, then the prince of the eunuchs brought them in before Nebuchadnezzar.

Inspired Version (1:19)

And the king communed with them; and among them all was found none like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah; therefore stood they before the king.

Hebrew (1:19)

וַיְדַבֵּ֣ר (spoke with them), אִתָּם֮ (and among) הַמֶּלֶךְ֒ (And the king) וְלֹ֤א (no one) נִמְצָא֙ (he found) מִכֻּלָּ֔ם (all [the young men]) כְּדָנִיֵּ֣אל (equal to Daniel), חֲנַנְיָ֔ה (Hananiah), מִֽישָׁאֵ֖ל (Mishael), וַעֲזַרְיָ֑ה (and Azariah). וַיַּֽעַמְד֖וּ (So they entered) לִפְנֵ֥י (. . .) הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃ (the king’s service).

KJV (1:19)

And the king communed with them; and among them all was found none like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: therefore stood they before the king.

Inspired Version (1:20)

And in all matters of wisdom and understanding that the king inquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm.

Hebrew (1:20)

וְכֹ֗ל (In every) דְּבַר֙ (matter) חָכְמַ֣ת (of wisdom) בִּינָ֔ה (and understanding) אֲשֶׁר־ (about which) בִּקֵּ֥שׁ (consulted) מֵהֶ֖ם (them), הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ (the king) וַֽיִּמְצָאֵ֞ם (he found them) עֶ֣שֶׂר (ten) יָד֗וֹת (times) עַ֤ל (better than) כָּל־ (all) הַֽחַרְטֻמִּים֙ (and enchanters) הָֽאַשָּׁפִ֔ים (the magicians) אֲשֶׁ֖ר (-) בְּכָל־ (in his entire) מַלְכוּתֽוֹ׃ (kingdom).

KJV (1:20)

And in all matters of wisdom and understanding, that the king inquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm.

Inspired Version (1:21)

And Daniel continued even unto the first year of King Cyrus.

Hebrew (1:21)

וַֽיְהִי֙ (remained) דָּֽנִיֵּ֔אל (And Daniel) עַד־ (there until) שְׁנַ֥ת (year) אַחַ֖ת (the first) לְכ֥וֹרֶשׁ (Cyrus). הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃פ (of King)

KJV (1:21)

And Daniel continued even unto the first year of king Cyrus.

Inspired Version (2:1)

And in the second year of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar, Nebuchadnezzar dreamed dreams, wherewith his spirit was troubled and his sleep brake from him.

Hebrew (2:1)

וּבִשְׁנַ֣ת (year) שְׁתַּ֗יִם (In the second) לְמַלְכוּת֙ (reign), נְבֻֽכַדְנֶצַּ֔ר (of his) חָלַ֥ם (had dreams) נְבֻֽכַדְנֶצַּ֖ר (Nebuchadnezzar) חֲלֹמ֑וֹת (. . .) וַתִּתְפָּ֣עֶם (that troubled) רוּח֔וֹ (his spirit), וּשְׁנָת֖וֹ (and sleep) נִהְיְתָ֥ה (escaped) עָלָֽיו׃ (him).

KJV (2:1)

And in the second year of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar Nebuchadnezzar dreamed dreams, wherewith his spirit was troubled, and his sleep brake from him.

Inspired Version (2:2)

Then the king commanded to call the magicians, and the astrologers, and the sorcerers, and the Chaldeans for to show the king his dreams. So they came and stood before the king.

Hebrew (2:2)

וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (gave orders) הַ֠מֶּלֶךְ (So the king) לִקְרֹ֨א (to summon) לַֽחַרְטֻמִּ֜ים (enchanters), וְלָֽאַשָּׁפִ֗ים (the magicians), וְלַֽמְכַשְּׁפִים֙ (sorcerers), וְלַכַּשְׂדִּ֔ים (and astrologers) לְהַגִּ֥יד (to explain) לַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (-) חֲלֹמֹתָ֑יו (his dreams). וַיָּבֹ֕אוּ (When they came) וַיַּֽעַמְד֖וּ (and stood) לִפְנֵ֥י (before) הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃ (the king),

KJV (2:2)

Then the king commanded to call the magicians, and the astrologers, and the sorcerers, and the Chaldeans, for to show the king his dreams. So they came and stood before the king.

Inspired Version (2:3)

And the king said unto them, I have dreamed a dream, and my spirit was troubled to know the dream.

Hebrew (2:3)

וַיֹּ֧אמֶר (said to them), לָהֶ֛ם (. . .) הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (he) חֲל֣וֹם (I have had a dream) חָלָ֑מְתִּי (. . .), וַתִּפָּ֣עֶם (is anxious) רוּחִ֔י (and my spirit) לָדַ֖עַת (to understand) אֶֽת־ (-) הַחֲלֽוֹם׃ (it).

KJV (2:3)

And the king said unto them, I have dreamed a dream, and my spirit was troubled to know the dream.

Inspired Version (2:4)

Then spake the Chaldeans to the king in Syriac, O King, live for ever; tell thy servants the dream, and we will show the interpretation.

Hebrew (2:4)

וַֽיְדַבְּר֧וּ (answered) הַכַּשְׂדִּ֛ים (Then the astrologers) לַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (the king) אֲרָמִ֑ית (in Aramaic), מַלְכָּא֙ (O king), לְעָלְמִ֣ין (forever)! חֱיִ֔י (may you live) אֱמַ֥ר (Tell) חֶלְמָ֛א (the dream), לְעַבְדַּיִךְ (your servants) וּפִשְׁרָ֥א (the interpretation). נְחַוֵּֽא׃ (and we will give)

KJV (2:4)

Then spake the Chaldeans to the king in Syriac, O king, live for ever: tell thy servants the dream, and we will show the interpretation.

Inspired Version (2:5)

The king answered and said to the Chaldeans, The thing is gone from me; if ye will not make known unto me the dream with the interpretation thereof, ye shall be cut in pieces, and your houses shall be made a dunghill.

Hebrew (2:5)

עָנֵ֤ה (replied) מַלְכָּא֙ (The king) וְאָמַ֣ר (. . .) לְכַשְׂדָּיֵא (to the astrologers), מִלְּתָ֖א (My word) מִנִּ֣י (. . .) אַזְדָּ֑א (is final): הֵ֣ן (If) לָ֤א (you do not) תְהֽוֹדְעוּנַּ֙נִי֙ (tell me) חֶלְמָ֣א (the dream) וּפִשְׁרֵ֔הּ (and its interpretation), הַדָּמִין֙ (into pieces) תִּתְעַבְד֔וּן (you will be cut) וּבָתֵּיכ֖וֹן (and your houses) נְוָלִ֥י (to rubble). יִתְּשָׂמֽוּן׃ (will be reduced)

KJV (2:5)

The king answered and said to the Chaldeans, The thing is gone from me: if ye will not make known unto me the dream, with the interpretation thereof, ye shall be cut in pieces, and your houses shall be made a dunghill.

Inspired Version (2:6)

But if ye show the dream and the interpretation thereof, ye shall receive of me gifts, and rewards, and great honor; therefore, show me the dream and the interpretation thereof.

Hebrew (2:6)

וְהֵ֨ן (But if) חֶלְמָ֤א (the dream) וּפִשְׁרֵהּ֙ (and its interpretation), תְּֽהַחֲוֺ֔ן (you tell me) מַתְּנָ֤ן (gifts) וּנְבִזְבָּה֙ (and rewards) וִיקָ֣ר (honor). שַׂגִּ֔יא (and great) תְּקַבְּל֖וּן (you will receive) מִן־ (from) קֳדָמָ֑י (me) לָהֵ֕ן (So) חֶלְמָ֥א (the dream) וּפִשְׁרֵ֖הּ (and its interpretation). הַחֲוֺֽנִי׃ (tell me)

KJV (2:6)

But if ye show the dream, and the interpretation thereof, ye shall receive of me gifts and rewards and great honor: therefore show me the dream, and the interpretation thereof.

Inspired Version (2:7)

They answered again and said, Let the king tell his servants the dream, and we will show the interpretation of it.

Hebrew (2:7)

עֲנ֥וֹ (They answered) תִנְיָנ֖וּת (a second time), וְאָמְרִ֑ין (tell) מַלְכָּ֕א (Let the king) חֶלְמָ֛א (the dream) יֵאמַ֥ר (. . .) לְעַבְד֖וֹהִי (to his servants), וּפִשְׁרָ֥ה (the interpretation). נְהַחֲוֵֽה׃ (and we will give)

KJV (2:7)

They answered again and said, Let the king tell his servants the dream, and we will show the interpretation of it.

Inspired Version (2:8)

The king answered and said, I know of certainty that ye would gain the time because ye see the thing is gone from me.

Hebrew (2:8)

עָנֵ֤ה (replied), מַלְכָּא֙ (The king) וְאָמַ֔ר (. . .) מִן־ (for) יַצִּיב֙ (sure) יָדַ֣ע (know) אֲנָ֔ה (I) דִּ֥י (that) עִדָּנָ֖א (for time) אַנְתּ֣וּן (you) זָבְנִ֑ין (are stalling) כָּל־ (. . .) קֳבֵל֙ () דִּ֣י (because) חֲזֵית֔וֹן (you see) דִּ֥י (that) אַזְדָּ֖א (is final). מִנִּ֥י (my) מִלְּתָֽא׃ (word)

KJV (2:8)

The king answered and said, I know of certainty that ye would gain the time, because ye see the thing is gone from me.

Inspired Version (2:9)

But if ye will not make known unto me the dream, there is but one decree 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.

Hebrew (2:9)

דִּ֣י (-) הֵן־ (If) חֶלְמָא֩ (the dream), לָ֨א (you do not) תְהֽוֹדְעֻנַּ֜נִי (tell me) חֲדָה־ ([only] one) הִ֣יא ([there] is) דָֽתְכ֗וֹן (decree for you). וּמִלָּ֨ה (words), כִדְבָ֤ה (false) וּשְׁחִיתָה֙ (and fraudulent) הַזְמִנְתּוּן (You have conspired) לְמֵאמַ֣ר (to speak) קָֽדָמַ֔י (before me) עַ֛ד (hoping) דִּ֥י (. . .) עִדָּנָ֖א (the situation) יִשְׁתַּנֵּ֑א (will change). לָהֵ֗ן (Therefore) חֶלְמָא֙ (the dream), אֱמַ֣רוּ (tell) לִ֔י (me) וְֽאִנְדַּ֕ע (and I will know) דִּ֥י (that) פִשְׁרֵ֖הּ (its interpretation). תְּהַחֲוֻנַּֽנִי׃ (you can give me)

KJV (2:9)

But if ye will not make known unto me the dream, there is but one decree 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.

Inspired Version (2:10)

The Chaldeans answered before the king and said, There is not a man upon the earth that can show the king's matter; therefore, there is no king, lord, nor ruler that asked such things at any magician, or astrologer, or Chaldean.

Hebrew (2:10)

עֲנ֨וֹ (answered) כַשְׂדָּיֵא (The astrologers) קֳדָם־ (. . .) מַלְכָּא֙ (the king), וְאָ֣מְרִ֔ין (. . .) לָֽא־ (No) אִיתַ֤י (. . .) אֲנָשׁ֙ (. . .) עַל־ (one) יַבֶּשְׁתָּ֔א (on earth) דִּ֚י (. . .) מִלַּ֣ת (requests)! מַלְכָּ֔א (what the king) יוּכַ֖ל (can) לְהַחֲוָיָ֑ה (do) כָּל־ () קֳבֵ֗ל (-) דִּ֚י (-) כָּל־ (. . .) מֶ֙לֶךְ֙ (king), רַ֣ב (however great) וְשַׁלִּ֔יט (and powerful), מִלָּ֤ה (anything) כִדְנָה֙ (like this) לָ֣א (No) שְׁאֵ֔ל (has ever asked) לְכָל־ (of any) חַרְטֹּ֖ם (magician), וְאָשַׁ֥ף (enchanter), וְכַשְׂדָּֽי׃ (or astrologer).

KJV (2:10)

The Chaldeans answered before the king, and said, There is not a man upon the earth that can show the king's matter: therefore there is no king, lord, nor ruler, that asked such things at any magician, or astrologer, or Chaldean.

Inspired Version (2:11)

And it is a rare thing that the king requireth, and there is none other that can show it before the king, except the gods, whose dwelling is not with flesh.

Hebrew (2:11)

וּמִלְּתָ֨א (-) דִֽי־ (What) מַלְכָּ֤ה (the king) שָׁאֵל֙ (requests) יַקִּירָ֔ה (is so difficult) וְאָחֳרָן֙ (one) לָ֣א (that no) אִיתַ֔י () דִּ֥י () יְחַוִּנַּ֖הּ (can tell it) קֳדָ֣ם (to) מַלְכָּ֑א (him) לָהֵ֣ן (except) אֱלָהִ֔ין (the gods), דִּ֚י (whose) מְדָ֣רְה֔וֹן (dwelling) עִם־ (with) בִּשְׂרָ֖א (mortals). לָ֥א (not) אִיתֽוֹהִי׃ (is)

KJV (2:11)

And it is a rare thing that the king requireth, and there is none other that can shew it before the king, except the gods, whose dwelling is not with flesh.

Inspired Version (2:12)

For this cause the king was angry and very furious and commanded to destroy all the wise men of Babylon.

Hebrew (2:12)

כָּל־ () קֳבֵ֣ל (This [response] {made}) דְּנָ֔ה (. . .) מַלְכָּ֕א (the king) בְּנַ֖ס (angry) וּקְצַ֣ף (and furious) שַׂגִּ֑יא (so) וַאֲמַר֙ (that he gave orders) לְה֣וֹבָדָ֔ה (to destroy) לְכֹ֖ל (all) חַכִּימֵ֥י (the wise men) בָבֶֽל׃ (of Babylon).

KJV (2:12)

For this cause the king was angry and very furious, and commanded to destroy all the wise men of Babylon.

Inspired Version (2:13)

And the decree went forth that the wise men should be slain; and they sought Daniel and his fellows to be slain.

Hebrew (2:13)

וְדָתָ֣א (So the decree) נֶפְקַ֔ת (went out) וְחַכִּֽימַיָּ֖א (that the wise men) מִֽתְקַטְּלִ֑ין (were to be executed), וּבְע֛וֹ (and men went to look for) דָּנִיֵּ֥אל (Daniel) וְחַבְר֖וֹהִי (and his friends) לְהִתְקְטָלָֽה׃פ (to execute them).

KJV (2:13)

And the decree went forth that the wise men should be slain; and they sought Daniel and his fellows to be slain.

Inspired Version (2:14)

Then Daniel answered with counsel and wisdom to Arioch, the captain of the king's guard, which was gone forth to slay the wise men of Babylon;

Hebrew (2:14)

בֵּאדַ֣יִן (When) דָּנִיֵּ֗אל (Daniel) הֲתִיב֙ (responded) עֵטָ֣א (with discretion) וּטְעֵ֔ם (and tact). לְאַרְי֕וֹךְ (Arioch), רַב־ (the commander) טַבָּחַיָּ֖א (guard), דִּ֣י (-) מַלְכָּ֑א (of the king’s) דִּ֚י (. . .) נְפַ֣ק (went out) לְקַטָּלָ֔ה (to execute) לְחַכִּימֵ֖י (the wise men) בָּבֶֽל׃ (of Babylon),

KJV (2:14)

Then Daniel answered with counsel and wisdom to Arioch the captain of the king's guard, which was gone forth to slay the wise men of Babylon:

Inspired Version (2:15)

He answered and said to Arioch, the king's captain, Why is the decree so hasty from the king? Then Arioch made the thing known to Daniel.

Hebrew (2:15)

עָנֵ֣ה (he asked) וְאָמַ֗ר (. . .) לְאַרְיוֹךְ֙ (-) שַׁלִּיטָ֣א (-) דִֽי־ (-). מַלְכָּ֔א (-) עַל־ (Why) מָ֥ה (. . .) דָתָ֛א (is the decree) מְהַחְצְפָ֖ה (so harsh)? מִן־ (from) קֳדָ֣ם (. . .) מַלְכָּ֑א (the king) אֱדַ֣יִן (Then) מִלְּתָ֔א (the situation) הוֹדַ֥ע (explained) אַרְי֖וֹךְ (Arioch) לְדָנִיֵּֽאל׃ (to Daniel).

KJV (2:15)

He answered and said to Arioch the king's captain, Why is the decree so hasty from the king? Then Arioch made the thing known to Daniel.

Inspired Version (2:16)

Then Daniel went in and desired of the king that he would give him time and that he would show the king the interpretation.

Hebrew (2:16)

וְדָ֣נִיֵּ֔אל (So Daniel) עַ֖ל (went in) וּבְעָ֣ה (and asked) מִן־ (. . .) מַלְכָּ֑א (the king) דִּ֚י (. . .) זְמָ֣ן (some time), יִנְתֵּן־ (to give) לֵ֔הּ (him) וּפִשְׁרָ֖א (the interpretation). לְהַֽחֲוָיָ֥ה (so that he could give) לְמַלְכָּֽא׃פ ([him])

KJV (2:16)

Then Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would give him time, and that he would show the king the interpretation.

Inspired Version (2:17)

Then Daniel went to his house and made the thing known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions,

Hebrew (2:17)

אֱדַ֥יִן (Then) דָּֽנִיֵּ֖אל (Daniel) לְבַיְתֵ֣הּ (to his house) אֲזַ֑ל (returned) וְ֠לַחֲנַנְיָה (Hananiah), מִֽישָׁאֵ֧ל (Mishael), וַעֲזַרְיָ֛ה (and Azariah), חַבְר֖וֹהִי (to his friends) מִלְּתָ֥א (the matter) הוֹדַֽע׃ (and explained)

KJV (2:17)

Then Daniel went to his house, and made the thing known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions:

Inspired Version (2:18)

That they would desire mercies of the God of heaven concerning this secret, that Daniel and his fellows should not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.

Hebrew (2:18)

וְרַחֲמִ֗ין (for mercy) לְמִבְעֵא֙ (urging them to plead) מִן־ (. . .) קֳדָם֙ (from) אֱלָ֣הּ (the God) שְׁמַיָּ֔א (of heaven) עַל־ (concerning) רָזָ֖ה (mystery), דְּנָ֑ה (this) דִּ֣י (so that) לָ֤א (would not) יְהֹֽבְדוּן֙ (be killed) דָּנִיֵּ֣אל (Daniel) וְחַבְר֔וֹהִי (and his friends) עִם־ (with) שְׁאָ֖ר (the rest) חַכִּימֵ֥י (of the wise [men]) בָבֶֽל׃ (of Babylon).

KJV (2:18)

That they would desire mercies of the God of heaven concerning this secret; that Daniel and his fellows should not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.

Inspired Version (2:19)

Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a night vision. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven.

Hebrew (2:19)

אֱדַ֗יִן (During) לְדָנִיֵּ֛אל (to Daniel) בְּחֶזְוָ֥א (in a vision), דִֽי־ () לֵילְיָ֖א (the night), רָזָ֣ה (the mystery) גֲלִ֑י (was revealed) אֱדַ֙יִן֙ (. . .) דָּֽנִיֵּ֔אל (and [he]) בָּרִ֖ךְ (blessed) לֶאֱלָ֥הּ (the God) שְׁמַיָּֽא׃ (of heaven)

KJV (2:19)

Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a night vision. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven.

Inspired Version (2:20)

Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever, for wisdom and might are his;

Hebrew (2:20)

עָנֵ֤ה (-) דָֽנִיֵּאל֙ (-) וְאָמַ֔ר (and declared): לֶהֱוֵ֨א (be) שְׁמֵ֤הּ (the name) דִּֽי־ (of) אֱלָהָא֙ (God) מְבָרַ֔ךְ (Blessed) מִן־ (vvv) עָלְמָ֖א (forever) וְעַ֣ד־ (and) עָלְמָ֑א (ever), דִּ֧י (for) חָכְמְתָ֛א (wisdom) וּגְבוּרְתָ֖א (and power) דִּ֥י (. . .) לֵֽהּ־ (belong to Him) הִֽיא׃ (. . .).

KJV (2:20)

Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his:

Inspired Version (2:21)

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 know understanding;

Hebrew (2:21)

וְ֠הוּא (He) מְהַשְׁנֵ֤א (changes) עִדָּנַיָּא֙ (the times) וְזִמְנַיָּ֔א (and seasons); מְהַעְדֵּ֥ה (He removes) מַלְכִ֖ין (kings) וּמְהָקֵ֣ים (and establishes) מַלְכִ֑ין ([them]). יָהֵ֤ב (He gives) חָכְמְתָא֙ (wisdom) לְחַכִּימִ֔ין (to the wise) וּמַנְדְּעָ֖א (and knowledge) לְיָדְעֵ֥י (to the discerning) בִינָֽה׃ (. . .).

KJV (2:21)

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 know understanding:

Inspired Version (2:22)

He revealeth the deep and secret things; he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.

Hebrew (2:22)

ה֛וּא (He) גָּלֵ֥א (reveals) עַמִּיקָתָ֖א (the deep) וּמְסַתְּרָתָ֑א (and hidden things); יָדַע֙ (He knows) מָ֣ה (what) בַחֲשׁוֹכָ֔א (lies in darkness), וּנְהִירָא (and light) עִמֵּ֥הּ (with Him). שְׁרֵֽא׃ (dwells)

KJV (2:22)

He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.

Inspired Version (2:23)

I thank thee and praise thee, O thou God of my fathers, who hast given me wisdom and might and hast made known unto me now what we desired of thee; for thou hast now made known unto us the king's matter.

Hebrew (2:23)

לָ֣ךְ׀ (To You), אֱלָ֣הּ (O God) אֲבָהָתִ֗י (of my fathers), מְהוֹדֵ֤א (give thanks) וּמְשַׁבַּח֙ (and praise), אֲנָ֔ה (I) דִּ֧י (because) חָכְמְתָ֛א (wisdom) וּגְבוּרְתָ֖א (and power). יְהַ֣בְתְּ (You have given) לִ֑י (me) וּכְעַ֤ן (And now) הֽוֹדַעְתַּ֙נִי֙ (You have made known to me) דִּֽי־ (what) בְעֵ֣ינָא (we have requested) מִנָּ֔ךְ (-), דִּֽי־ (for) מִלַּ֥ת (the dream) מַלְכָּ֖א (of the king). הוֹדַעְתֶּֽנָא׃ (You have made known to us)

KJV (2:23)

I thank thee, and praise thee, O thou God of my fathers, who hast given me wisdom and might, and hast made known unto me now what we desired of thee: for thou hast now made known unto us the king's matter.

Inspired Version (2:24)

Therefore, Daniel went in unto Arioch, whom the king had ordained to destroy the wise men of Babylon; he went and said thus unto him: Destroy not the wise men of Babylon; bring me in before the king, and I will show unto the king the interpretation.

Hebrew (2:24)

כָּל־ (-) קֳבֵ֣ל (Therefore) דְּנָ֗ה (. . .) דָּֽנִיֵּאל֙ (Daniel) עַ֣ל (went) עַל־ (to) אַרְי֔וֹךְ (Arioch), דִּ֚י (whom) מַנִּ֣י (had appointed) מַלְכָּ֔א (the king) לְהוֹבָדָ֖ה (to destroy) לְחַכִּימֵ֣י (the wise men) בָבֶ֑ל (of Babylon), אֲזַ֣ל׀ (vvv) וְכֵ֣ן (vvv) אֲמַר־ (and said) לֵ֗הּ (to him), לְחַכִּימֵ֤י (the wise men) בָבֶל֙ (of Babylon)! אַל־ (Do not) תְּהוֹבֵ֔ד (execute) הַעֵ֙לְנִי֙ (Bring me) קֳדָ֣ם (before) מַלְכָּ֔א (the king), וּפִשְׁרָ֖א (the interpretation). לְמַלְכָּ֥א (him) אֲחַוֵּֽא׃ס (and I will give)

KJV (2:24)

Therefore Daniel went in unto Arioch, whom the king had ordained to destroy the wise men of Babylon: he went and said thus unto him; Destroy not the wise men of Babylon: bring me in before the king, and I will show unto the king the interpretation.

Inspired Version (2:25)

Then Arioch brought in Daniel before the king in haste and said thus unto him: I have found a man of the captives of Judah that will make known unto the king the interpretation.

Hebrew (2:25)

אֱדַ֤יִן (. . .) אַרְיוֹךְ֙ (Arioch) בְּהִתְבְּהָלָ֔ה (hastily) הַנְעֵ֥ל (brought) לְדָנִיֵּ֖אל (Daniel) קֳדָ֣ם (before) מַלְכָּ֑א (the king) וְכֵ֣ן (. . .) אֲמַר־ (and said) לֵ֗הּ (to him), דִּֽי־ (-) הַשְׁכַּ֤חַת (I have found) גְּבַר֙ (a man) מִן־ (among) בְּנֵ֤י (the exiles) גָֽלוּתָא֙ (. . .) דִּ֣י () יְה֔וּד (from Judah) דִּ֥י (who) פִשְׁרָ֖א (the interpretation). לְמַלְכָּ֥א (the king) יְהוֹדַֽע׃ (will tell)

KJV (2:25)

Then Arioch brought in Daniel before the king in haste, and said thus unto him, I have found a man of the captives of Judah, that will make known unto the king the interpretation.

Inspired Version (2:26)

The king answered and said to Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, Art thou able to make known unto me the dream which I have seen and the interpretation thereof?

Hebrew (2:26)

עָנֵ֤ה (responded) מַלְכָּא֙ (The king) וְאָמַ֣ר (. . .) לְדָנִיֵּ֔אל (to Daniel), דִּ֥י (whose) שְׁמֵ֖הּ (name) בֵּלְטְשַׁאצַּ֑ר (was Belteshazzar), הַאִיתַיִךְ (. . .) כָּהֵ֗ל (Are you able) לְהוֹדָעֻתַ֛נִי (to tell me) חֶלְמָ֥א (in the dream), דִֽי־ (what) חֲזֵ֖ית (I saw) וּפִשְׁרֵֽהּ׃ (as well as its interpretation)?

KJV (2:26)

The king answered and said to Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, Art thou able to make known unto me the dream which I have seen, and the interpretation thereof?

Inspired Version (2:27)

Daniel answered in the presence of the king and said, The secret which the king hath demanded cannot the wise men, the astrologers, the magicians, the soothsayers, show unto the king;

Hebrew (2:27)

עָנֵ֧ה (answered) דָנִיֵּ֛אל (Daniel) קֳדָ֥ם (. . .) מַלְכָּ֖א (the king) וְאָמַ֑ר (. . .), רָזָה֙ (the mystery) דִּֽי־ (of which) מַלְכָּ֣א ([he]) שָׁאֵ֔ל (inquires). לָ֧א (No) חַכִּימִ֣ין (wise man), אָֽשְׁפִ֗ין (enchanter), חַרְטֻמִּין֙ (medium), גָּזְרִ֔ין (or magician) יָכְלִ֖ין (can) לְהַֽחֲוָיָ֥ה (explain) לְמַלְכָּֽא׃ (to the king)

KJV (2:27)

Daniel answered in the presence of the king, and said, The secret which the king hath demanded cannot the wise men, the astrologers, the magicians, the soothsayers, show unto the king;

Inspired Version (2:28)

But there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets and maketh known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall be in the latter days. Thy dream and the visions of thy head upon thy bed are these;

Hebrew (2:28)

בְּרַ֡ם (But) אִיתַ֞י (there is) אֱלָ֤הּ (a God) בִּשְׁמַיָּא֙ (in heaven) גָּלֵ֣א (who reveals) רָזִ֔ין (mysteries), וְהוֹדַ֗ע (and He has made known) לְמַלְכָּא֙ (to King) נְבֽוּכַדְנֶצַּ֔ר (Nebuchadnezzar) מָ֛ה (what) דִּ֥י (. . .) לֶהֱוֵ֖א (will happen) בְּאַחֲרִ֣ית (in the latter) יוֹמַיָּ֑א (days). חֶלְמָ֨ךְ (Your dream) וְחֶזְוֵ֥י (and the visions) רֵאשָׁ֛ךְ (that came into your mind) עַֽל־ (as you lay on) מִשְׁכְּבָ֖ךְ (your bed) דְּנָ֥ה (were these) הֽוּא׃פ (. . .):

KJV (2:28)

But there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets, and maketh known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall be in the latter days. Thy dream, and the visions of thy head upon thy bed, are these;

Inspired Version (2:29)

As for thee, O King, thy thoughts came into thy mind upon thy bed, what should come to pass hereafter; and he that revealeth secrets maketh known to thee what shall come to pass.

Hebrew (2:29)

אַ֣נְתְּה (As you) מַלְכָּ֗א (O king), רַעְיוֹנָךְ֙ (your thoughts) עַל־ (lay on) מִשְׁכְּבָ֣ךְ (your bed), סְלִ֔קוּ (turned) מָ֛ה (to) דִּ֥י (. . .) לֶהֱוֵ֖א (vvv) אַחֲרֵ֣י (the future) דְנָ֑ה (. . .), וְגָלֵ֧א (and the Revealer) רָזַיָּ֛א (of Mysteries) הוֹדְעָ֖ךְ (made known to you) מָה־ (what) דִ֥י (. . .) לֶהֱוֵֽא׃ (will happen).

KJV (2:29)

As for thee, O king, thy thoughts came into thy mind upon thy bed, what should come to pass hereafter: and he that revealeth secrets maketh known to thee what shall come to pass.

Inspired Version (2:30)

But as for me, this secret is not revealed to me for any wisdom that I have more than any living, but for their sakes that shall make known the interpretation to the king and that thou mightest know the thoughts of thy heart.

Hebrew (2:30)

וַאֲנָ֗ה (And to me) לָ֤א (not) בְחָכְמָה֙ (more wisdom) דִּֽי־ (because) אִיתַ֥י (I have) בִּי֙ () מִן־ (than) כָּל־ (any man) חַיַּיָּ֔א (alive), רָזָ֥א (mystery) דְנָ֖ה (this) גֱּלִ֣י (has been revealed) לִ֑י (), לָהֵ֗ן (but) עַל־ (in order that) דִּבְרַת֙ (. . .) דִּ֤י (. . .) פִשְׁרָא֙ (the interpretation) לְמַלְכָּ֣א (to the king), יְהוֹדְע֔וּן (might be made known) וְרַעְיוֹנֵ֥י (the thoughts) לִבְבָ֖ךְ (of your mind). תִּנְדַּֽע׃ (and that you may understand)

KJV (2:30)

But as for me, this secret is not revealed to me for any wisdom that I have more than any living, but for their sakes that shall make known the interpretation to the king, and that thou mightest know the thoughts of thy heart.

Inspired Version (2:31)

Thou, O King, sawest and behold, a great image. This great image, whose brightness was excellent, stood before thee; and the form thereof was terrible.

Hebrew (2:31)

אַ֣נְתְּה (As you), מַלְכָּ֗א (O king), חָזֵ֤ה (were watching), הֲוַ֙יְתָ֙ (. . .) וַאֲל֨וּ (appeared). צְלֵ֥ם (statue) חַד֙ (a) שַׂגִּ֔יא (great) צַלְמָ֨א (statue) דִּכֵּ֥ן () רַ֛ב (A great) וְזִיוֵ֥הּ (and dazzling) יַתִּ֖יר (. . .) קָאֵ֣ם (stood) לְקָבְלָ֑ךְ (before you), וְרֵוֵ֖הּ (and its form) דְּחִֽיל׃ ([was] awesome).

KJV (2:31)

Thou, O king, sawest, and behold a great image. This great image, whose brightness was excellent, stood before thee; and the form thereof was terrible.

Inspired Version (2:32)

This image's head was of fine gold, his breast and his arms of silver, his belly and his thighs of brass,

Hebrew (2:32)

ה֣וּא (-) צַלְמָ֗א (of the statue) רֵאשֵׁהּ֙ (The head) דִּֽי־ (. . .) דְהַ֣ב (gold), טָ֔ב (was pure) חֲד֥וֹהִי (its chest) וּדְרָע֖וֹהִי (and arms) דִּ֣י (. . .) כְסַ֑ף (were silver), מְע֥וֹהִי (its belly) וְיַרְכָתֵ֖הּ (and thighs) דִּ֥י (. . .) נְחָֽשׁ׃ (were bronze),

KJV (2:32)

This image's head was of fine gold, his breast and his arms of silver, his belly and his thighs of brass,

Inspired Version (2:33)

His legs of iron, his feet part of iron and part of clay.

Hebrew (2:33)

שָׁק֖וֹהִי (its legs) דִּ֣י (. . .) פַרְזֶ֑ל (were iron), רַגְל֕וֹהִי (and its feet) מִנְּהוֹן (were part) דִּ֣י (. . .) פַרְזֶ֔ל (iron) וּמִנְּהוֹן (and part) דִּ֥י (. . .) חֲסַֽף׃ (clay).

KJV (2:33)

His legs of iron, his feet part of iron and part of clay.

Inspired Version (2:34)

Thou sawest till that a stone was cut out without hands, which smote the image upon his feet, that were of iron and clay, and brake them to pieces.

Hebrew (2:34)

חָזֵ֣ה (watched), הֲוַ֗יְתָ (As you) עַ֠ד (-) דִּ֣י () הִתְגְּזֶ֤רֶת (was cut out), אֶ֙בֶן֙ (a stone) דִּי־ (. . .) לָ֣א (but not) בִידַ֔יִן (by human hands). וּמְחָ֤ת (It struck) לְצַלְמָא֙ (the statue) עַל־ (on) רַגְל֔וֹהִי (its feet) דִּ֥י (of) פַרְזְלָ֖א (iron) וְחַסְפָּ֑א (and clay), וְהַדֵּ֖קֶת (and crushed) הִמּֽוֹן׃ (them).

KJV (2:34)

Thou sawest till that a stone was cut out without hands, which smote the image upon his feet that were of iron and clay, and brake them to pieces.

Inspired Version (2:35)

Then was the iron, the clay, the brass, the silver, and the gold broken to pieces together and became like the chaff of the summer threshing-floors; and the wind carried them away, that no place was found for them; and the stone that smote the image became a great mountain and filled the whole earth.

Hebrew (2:35)

בֵּאדַ֣יִן (Then) דָּ֣קוּ (were shattered) כַחֲדָ֡ה (. . .) פַּרְזְלָא֩ (the iron), חַסְפָּ֨א (clay), נְחָשָׁ֜א (bronze), כַּסְפָּ֣א (silver), וְדַהֲבָ֗א (and gold) וַהֲווֹ֙ (and became) כְּע֣וּר (like chaff) מִן־ (on) אִדְּרֵי־ (the threshing floor) קַ֔יִט (in summer). וּנְשָׂ֤א (away), הִמּוֹן֙ (carried them) רוּחָ֔א (The wind) וְכָל־ (and) אֲתַ֖ר (a trace) לָא־ (not) הִשְׁתֲּכַ֣ח (could be found). לְה֑וֹן (of them) וְאַבְנָ֣א׀ (But the stone) דִּֽי־ (that) מְחָ֣ת (had struck) לְצַלְמָ֗א (the statue) הֲוָ֛ת (became) לְט֥וּר (mountain) רַ֖ב (a great) וּמְלָ֥ת (and filled) כָּל־ (the whole) אַרְעָֽא׃ (earth).

KJV (2:35)

Then was the iron, the clay, the brass, the silver, and the gold, broken to pieces together, and became like the chaff of the summer threshing floors; and the wind carried them away, that no place was found for them: and the stone that smote the image became a great mountain, and filled the whole earth.

Inspired Version (2:36)

This is the dream; and we will tell the interpretation thereof before the king.

Hebrew (2:36)

דְּנָ֣ה (This) חֶלְמָ֔א (was the dream); וּפִשְׁרֵ֖הּ (its interpretation). נֵאמַ֥ר (now we will tell) קֳדָם־ (. . .) מַלְכָּֽא׃ (the king)

KJV (2:36)

This is the dream; and we will tell the interpretation thereof before the king.

Inspired Version (2:37)

Thou, O King, art a king of kings; for the God of heaven hath given thee a kingdom, power, and strength, and glory.

Hebrew (2:37)

אַ֣נְתְּה (You), מַלְכָּ֔א (O king), מֶ֖לֶךְ (are the king) מַלְכַיָּ֑א (of kings), דִּ֚י (to whom) אֱלָ֣הּ (the God) שְׁמַיָּ֔א (of heaven) מַלְכוּתָ֥א (sovereignty), חִסְנָ֛א (power), וְתָקְפָּ֥א (strength), וִֽיקָרָ֖א (and glory). יְהַב־ (has given) לָֽךְ׃ (-)

KJV (2:37)

Thou, O king, art a king of kings: for the God of heaven hath given thee a kingdom, power, and strength, and glory.

Inspired Version (2:38)

And wheresoever the children of men dwell, the beasts of the field and the fowls of the heaven hath he given into thine hand and hath made thee ruler over them all. Thou art this head of gold.

Hebrew (2:38)

וּבְכָל־ (Wherever) דִּ֣י (. . .) דָאֲרִין (dwell), בְּֽנֵי־ (the sons) אֲ֠נָשָׁא (of men) חֵיוַ֨ת (or beasts) בָּרָ֤א (of the field) וְעוֹף־ (or birds) שְׁמַיָּא֙ (of the air) יְהַ֣ב (He has given [them]) בִּידָ֔ךְ (into your hand) וְהַשְׁלְטָ֖ךְ (and has made you ruler) בְּכָלְּה֑וֹן (over them all). אַנְתְּה־ (You [are]) ה֔וּא (that) רֵאשָׁ֖ה (head) דִּ֥י (of) דַהֲבָֽא׃ (gold).

KJV (2:38)

And wheresoever the children of men dwell, the beasts of the field and the fowls of the heaven hath he given into thine hand, and hath made thee ruler over them all. Thou art this head of gold.

Inspired Version (2:39)

And after thee shall arise another kingdom, inferior to thee, and another third kingdom of brass, which shall bear rule over all the earth.

Hebrew (2:39)

וּבָתְרָ֗ךְ (But after you), תְּק֛וּם (there will arise) מַלְכ֥וּ (kingdom), אָחֳרִ֖י (another) אֲרַ֣עא (inferior) מִנָּ֑ךְ (to yours). וּמַלְכ֨וּ (kingdom), תְלִיתָיָא (third) אָחֳרִי֙ (Next, a) דִּ֣י (one of) נְחָשָׁ֔א (bronze), דִּ֥י (-) תִשְׁלַ֖ט (will rule) בְּכָל־ (the whole) אַרְעָֽא׃ (earth).

KJV (2:39)

And after thee shall arise another kingdom inferior to thee, and another third kingdom of brass, which shall bear rule over all the earth.

Inspired Version (2:40)

And the fourth kingdom shall be strong as iron, forasmuch as iron breaketh in pieces and subdueth all things; and as iron that breaketh all these, shall it break in pieces and bruise.

Hebrew (2:40)

וּמַלְכוּ֙ (kingdom) רְבִיעָיָה (a fourth) תֶּהֱוֵ֥א (Finally, there will be) תַקִּיפָ֖ה (as strong) כְּפַרְזְלָ֑א (as iron); כָּל־ () קֳבֵ֗ל (for) דִּ֤י (. . .) פַרְזְלָא֙ (iron) מְהַדֵּ֤ק (shatters) וְחָשֵׁל֙ (and crushes) כֹּ֔לָּא (all things), וּֽכְפַרְזְלָ֛א (and like iron) דִּֽי־ (that) מְרָעַ֥ע (crushes) כָּל־ (all things), אִלֵּ֖ין (all the others). תַּדִּ֥ק (it will shatter) וְתֵרֹֽעַ׃ (and crush)

KJV (2:40)

And the fourth kingdom shall be strong as iron: forasmuch as iron breaketh in pieces and subdueth all things: and as iron that breaketh all these, shall it break in pieces and bruise.

Inspired Version (2:41)

And whereas thou sawest the feet and toes, part of potters' clay and part of iron, the kingdom shall be divided; but there shall be in it of the strength of the iron, forasmuch as thou sawest the iron mixed with miry clay.

Hebrew (2:41)

וְדִֽי־ (And just as) חֲזַ֜יְתָה (you saw that) רַגְלַיָּ֣א (the feet) וְאֶצְבְּעָתָ֗א (and toes) מִנְּהוֹן (were made) חֲסַ֤ף (fired clay) דִּֽי־ (partly of) פֶחָר֙ (. . .) וּמִנְּהוֹן (and partly of) פַּרְזֶ֔ל (iron), מַלְכ֤וּ (kingdom), פְלִיגָה֙ (a divided) תֶּהֱוֵ֔ה (so this will be) וּמִן־ (yet) נִצְבְּתָ֥א (some of the strength) דִ֥י (of) פַרְזְלָ֖א (iron) לֶֽהֱוֵא־ (will be in it)— בַ֑הּ () כָּל־ (-) קֳבֵל֙ (just as) דִּ֣י (. . .) חֲזַ֔יְתָה (you saw) פַּ֨רְזְלָ֔א (the iron) מְעָרַ֖ב (mixed) בַּחֲסַ֥ף (with clay) טִינָֽא׃ (. . .).

KJV (2:41)

And whereas thou sawest the feet and toes, part of potters' clay, and part of iron, the kingdom shall be divided; but there shall be in it of the strength of the iron, forasmuch as thou sawest the iron mixed with miry clay.

Inspired Version (2:42)

And as the toes of the feet were part of iron and part of clay, so the kingdom shall be partly strong and partly broken.

Hebrew (2:42)

וְאֶצְבְּעָת֙ (And as the toes) רַגְלַיָּ֔א (of the feet) מִנְּהוֹן (were partly) פַּרְזֶ֖ל (iron) וּמִנְּהוֹן (. . .) חֲסַ֑ף (clay), מִן־ (and partly) קְצָ֤ת (partly) מַלְכוּתָא֙ (so this kingdom) תֶּהֱוֵ֣ה (will be) תַקִּיפָ֔ה (strong) וּמִנַּ֖הּ (and partly) תֶּהֱוֵ֥ה (-) תְבִירָֽה׃ (brittle).

KJV (2:42)

And as the toes of the feet were part of iron, and part of clay, so the kingdom shall be partly strong, and partly broken.

Inspired Version (2:43)

And whereas thou sawest iron mixed with miry clay, they shall mingle themselves with the seed of men; but they shall not cleave one to another, even as iron is not mixed with clay.

Hebrew (2:43)

דִי (As) חֲזַ֗יְתָ (you saw) פַּרְזְלָא֙ (the iron) מְעָרַב֙ (mixed) בַּחֲסַ֣ף (with clay) טִינָ֔א (. . .), מִתְעָרְבִ֤ין (will mix with one another) לֶהֱוֺן֙ (. . .) בִּזְרַ֣ע (so the peoples) אֲנָשָׁ֔א (. . .) וְלָֽא־ (but will not) לֶהֱוֺ֥ן (. . .) דָּבְקִ֖ין (hold together) דְּנָ֣ה (. . .) עִם־ (. . .) דְּנָ֑ה (. . .) הֵֽא־ (any more) כְדִ֣י (than) פַרְזְלָ֔א (iron) לָ֥א (-) מִתְעָרַ֖ב (mixes) עִם־ (with) חַסְפָּֽא׃ (clay).

KJV (2:43)

And whereas thou sawest iron mixed with miry clay, they shall mingle themselves with the seed of men: but they shall not cleave one to another, even as iron is not mixed with clay.

Inspired Version (2:44)

And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed; and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms; and it shall stand for ever.

Hebrew (2:44)

וּֽבְיוֹמֵיה֞וֹן (In the days) דִּ֧י () מַלְכַיָּ֣א (kings), אִנּ֗וּן (of those) יְקִים֩ (will set up) אֱלָ֨הּ (the God) שְׁמַיָּ֤א (of heaven) מַלְכוּ֙ (a kingdom) דִּ֤י (that) לְעָלְמִין֙ (will never) לָ֣א (. . .) תִתְחַבַּ֔ל (be destroyed), וּמַ֨לְכוּתָ֔ה ([it]) לְעַ֥ם (people). אָחֳרָ֖ן (to another) לָ֣א (nor will) תִשְׁתְּבִ֑ק (be left) תַּדִּ֤ק (It will shatter) וְתָסֵיף֙ (and bring them to an end), כָּל־ (all) אִלֵּ֣ין (these) מַלְכְוָתָ֔א (kingdoms) וְהִ֖יא (. . .) תְּק֥וּם (but will itself stand) לְעָלְמַיָּֽא׃ (forever).

KJV (2:44)

And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.

Inspired Version (2:45)

Forasmuch as thou sawest that the stone was cut out of the mountain without hands, and that it brake in pieces the iron, the brass, the clay, the silver, and the gold, the great God hath made known to the king what shall come to pass hereafter; and the dream is certain, and the interpretation thereof sure.

Hebrew (2:45)

כָּל־ (And just as) קֳבֵ֣ל (. . .) דִּֽי־ (. . .) חֲזַ֡יְתָ (you saw) דִּ֣י (. . .) מִטּוּרָא֩ (of the mountain) אִתְגְּזֶ֨רֶת (being cut out) אֶ֜בֶן (a stone) דִּי־ (. . .) לָ֣א (without) בִידַ֗יִן (human hands), וְ֠הַדֶּקֶת (and it shattered) פַּרְזְלָ֨א (the iron), נְחָשָׁ֤א (bronze), חַסְפָּא֙ (clay), כַּסְפָּ֣א (silver), וְדַהֲבָ֔א (and gold), אֱלָ֥הּ (God) רַב֙ (so the great) הוֹדַ֣ע (has told) לְמַלְכָּ֔א (the king) מָ֛ה (what) דִּ֥י (. . .) לֶהֱוֵ֖א (will happen) אַחֲרֵ֣י (in the future) דְנָ֑ה (. . .). וְיַצִּ֥יב (is true), חֶלְמָ֖א (The dream) וּמְהֵימַ֥ן (is trustworthy). פִּשְׁרֵֽהּ׃פ (and its interpretation)

KJV (2:45)

Forasmuch as thou sawest that the stone was cut out of the mountain without hands, and that it brake in pieces the iron, the brass, the clay, the silver, and the gold; the great God hath made known to the king what shall come to pass hereafter: and the dream is certain, and the interpretation thereof sure.

Inspired Version (2:46)

Then the king Nebuchadnezzar fell upon his face, and worshipped Daniel, and commanded that they should offer an oblation and sweet odors unto him.

Hebrew (2:46)

בֵּ֠אדַיִן (At this), מַלְכָּ֤א (King) נְבֽוּכַדְנֶצַּר֙ (Nebuchadnezzar) נְפַ֣ל (fell) עַל־ (on) אַנְפּ֔וֹהִי (his face), וּלְדָנִיֵּ֖אל (to Daniel), סְגִ֑ד (paid homage) וּמִנְחָה֙ (that an offering) וְנִ֣יחֹחִ֔ין (and incense) אֲמַ֖ר (and ordered) לְנַסָּ֥כָה (be presented) לֵֽהּ׃ (to him).

KJV (2:46)

Then the king Nebuchadnezzar fell upon his face, and worshiped Daniel, and commanded that they should offer an oblation and sweet odors unto him.

Inspired Version (2:47)

The king answered unto Daniel and said, Of a truth it is that your God is a God of gods, and a Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, seeing thou couldest reveal this secret.

Hebrew (2:47)

עָנֵה֩ (said) מַלְכָּ֨א (The king) לְדָנִיֵּ֜אל (to Daniel), וְאָמַ֗ר (. . .) מִן־ (is truly) קְשֹׁט֙ (. . .) דִּ֣י () אֱלָהֲכ֗וֹן (Your God) ה֣וּא (. . .) אֱלָ֧הּ (the God) אֱלָהִ֛ין (of gods) וּמָרֵ֥א (and Lord) מַלְכִ֖ין (of kings), וְגָלֵ֣ה (the Revealer) רָזִ֑ין (of Mysteries), דִּ֣י (since) יְכֵ֔לְתָּ (you were able) לְמִגְלֵ֖א (to reveal) רָזָ֥ה (mystery). דְנָֽה׃ (this)

KJV (2:47)

The king answered unto Daniel, and said, Of a truth it is, that your God is a God of gods, and a Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, seeing thou couldest reveal this secret.

Inspired Version (2:48)

Then the king made Daniel a great man, and he gave him many great gifts and made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon and chief of the governors over all the wise men of Babylon.

Hebrew (2:48)

אֱדַ֨יִן (Then) מַלְכָּ֜א (the king) לְדָנִיֵּ֣אל (Daniel) רַבִּ֗י (promoted) וּמַתְּנָ֨ן (gifts). רַבְרְבָ֤ן (generous) שַׂגִּיאָן֙ (many) יְהַב־ (and gave) לֵ֔הּ (him) וְהַ֨שְׁלְטֵ֔הּ (He made him ruler) עַ֖ל (over) כָּל־ (the entire) מְדִינַ֣ת (province) בָּבֶ֑ל (of Babylon) וְרַב־ (and chief) סִגְנִ֔ין (administrator) עַ֖ל (over) כָּל־ (all) חַכִּימֵ֥י (the wise men) בָבֶֽל׃ (of Babylon).

KJV (2:48)

Then the king made Daniel a great man, and gave him many great gifts, and made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon, and chief of the governors over all the wise men of Babylon.

Inspired Version (2:49)

Then Daniel requested of the king, and he set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego over the affairs of the province of Babylon; but Daniel sat in the gate of the king.

Hebrew (2:49)

וְדָנִיֵּאל֙ (And at Daniel’s) בְּעָ֣א (request), מִן־ (. . .) מַלְכָּ֔א (the king) וּמַנִּ֗י (appointed) עַ֤ל (to) עֲבִֽידְתָּא֙ (manage) דִּ֚י (. . .) מְדִינַ֣ת (the province) בָּבֶ֔ל (of Babylon), לְשַׁדְרַ֥ךְ (Shadrach), מֵישַׁ֖ךְ (Meshach), וַעֲבֵ֣ד (vvv) נְג֑וֹ (and Abednego) וְדָנִיֵּ֖אל (while Daniel) בִּתְרַ֥ע (court). מַלְכָּֽא׃פ (remained in the king’s)

KJV (2:49)

Then Daniel requested of the king, and he set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, over the affairs of the province of Babylon: but Daniel sat in the gate of the king.

Inspired Version (3:1)

Nebuchadnezzar, the king, made an image of gold, whose height was threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof six cubits; he set it up in the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon.

Hebrew (3:1)

נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֣ר (Nebuchadnezzar) מַלְכָּ֗א (King) עֲבַד֙ (made) צְלֵ֣ם (statue) דִּֽי־ (. . .) דְהַ֔ב (a golden) רוּמֵהּ֙ (high) אַמִּ֣ין (cubits) שִׁתִּ֔ין (sixty) פְּתָיֵ֖הּ (wide), אַמִּ֣ין (cubits) שִׁ֑ת (and six) אֲקִימֵהּ֙ (and he set it up) בְּבִקְעַ֣ת (on the plain) דּוּרָ֔א (of Dura) בִּמְדִינַ֖ת (in the province) בָּבֶֽל׃ (of Babylon).

KJV (3:1)

Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height was threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof six cubits: he set it up in the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon.

Inspired Version (3:2)

Then Nebuchadnezzar, the king, sent to gather together the princes, the governors, and the captains, the judges, the treasurers, the counsellors, the sheriffs, and all the rulers of the provinces to come to the dedication of the image which Nebuchadnezzar, the king, had set up.

Hebrew (3:2)

וּנְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֣ר (Nebuchadnezzar) מַלְכָּ֡א (Then King) שְׁלַ֡ח (sent) לְמִכְנַ֣שׁ׀ (word to assemble) לַֽאֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנַיָּ֡א (the satraps), סִגְנַיָּ֣א (prefects), וּֽפַחֲוָתָ֡א (governors), אֲדַרְגָּזְרַיָּא֩ (advisers), גְדָ֨בְרַיָּ֤א (treasurers), דְּתָבְרַיָּא֙ (judges), תִּפְתָּיֵ֔א (magistrates), וְכֹ֖ל (and all the other) שִׁלְטֹנֵ֣י (officials) מְדִֽינָתָ֑א (of the provinces) לְמֵתֵא֙ (to attend) לַחֲנֻכַּ֣ת (the dedication) צַלְמָ֔א (of the statue) דִּ֥י (. . .) הֲקֵ֖ים (had set up). נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֥ר (. . .) מַלְכָּֽא׃ ([he])

KJV (3:2)

Then Nebuchadnezzar the king sent to gather together the princes, the governors, and the captains, the judges, the treasurers, the counselors, the sheriffs, and all the rulers of the provinces, to come to the dedication of the image which Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up.

Inspired Version (3:3)

Then the princes, the governors, and captains, the judges, the treasurers, the counsellors, the sheriffs, and all the rulers of the provinces were gathered together unto the dedication of the image that Nebuchadnezzar, the king, had set up; and they stood before the image that Nebuchadnezzar had set up.

Hebrew (3:3)

בֵּאדַ֡יִן (So) מִֽתְכַּנְּשִׁ֡ין (assembled) אֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנַיָּ֡א (the satraps), סִגְנַיָּ֣א (prefects), וּֽפַחֲוָתָ֡א (governors), אֲדַרְגָּזְרַיָּ֣א (advisers), גְדָבְרַיָּא֩ (treasurers), דְּתָ֨בְרַיָּ֜א (judges), תִּפְתָּיֵ֗א (magistrates), וְכֹל֙ (and all) שִׁלְטֹנֵ֣י (the rulers) מְדִֽינָתָ֔א (of the provinces) לַחֲנֻכַּ֣ת (for the dedication) צַלְמָ֔א (of the statue) דִּ֥י (that) הֲקֵ֖ים (had set up), נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֣ר (Nebuchadnezzar) מַלְכָּ֑א (King) וְקָאֲמִין (and they stood) לָקֳבֵ֣ל (before) צַלְמָ֔א ([it]) דִּ֥י (. . .) הֲקֵ֖ים (. . .). נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּֽר׃ (. . .)

KJV (3:3)

Then the princes, the governors, and captains, the judges, the treasurers, the counselors, the sheriffs, and all the rulers of the provinces, were gathered together unto the dedication of the image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up; and they stood before the image that Nebuchadnezzar had set up.

Inspired Version (3:4)

Then a herald cried aloud, To you it is commanded, O people, nations, and languages,

Hebrew (3:4)

וְכָרוֹזָ֖א (Then the herald) קָרֵ֣א (proclaimed), בְחָ֑יִל (loudly) לְכ֤וֹן () אָֽמְרִין֙ ([this is what] you are commanded): עַֽמְמַיָּ֔א (O people) אֻמַּיָּ֖א (of [every] nation) וְלִשָּׁנַיָּֽא׃ (and language),

KJV (3:4)

Then a herald cried aloud, To you it is commanded, O people, nations, and languages,

Inspired Version (3:5)

That at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer, and all kinds of music, ye fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar, the king, hath set up;

Hebrew (3:5)

בְּעִדָּנָ֡א (As soon as) דִּֽי־ (. . .) תִשְׁמְע֡וּן (you hear) קָ֣ל (the sound) קַרְנָ֣א (of the horn), מַ֠שְׁרוֹקִיתָא (flute), קִיתָרוֹס (zither), סַבְּכָ֤א (lyre), פְּסַנְתֵּרִין֙ (harp), סוּמְפֹּ֣נְיָ֔ה (pipes), וְכֹ֖ל (and all) זְנֵ֣י (kinds) זְמָרָ֑א (of music), תִּפְּל֤וּן (you must fall down) וְתִסְגְּדוּן֙ (and worship) לְצֶ֣לֶם (statue that) דַּהֲבָ֔א (the golden) דִּ֥י (. . .) הֲקֵ֖ים (has set up). נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֥ר (Nebuchadnezzar) מַלְכָּֽא׃ (King)

KJV (3:5)

That at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer, and all kinds of music, ye fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king hath set up:

Inspired Version (3:6)

And whoso falleth not down and worshippeth shall the same hour be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.

Hebrew (3:6)

וּמַן־ (And whoever) דִּי־ (. . .) לָ֥א (does not) יִפֵּ֖ל (fall down) וְיִסְגֻּ֑ד (and worship) בַּהּ־ () שַׁעֲתָ֣א (will immediately) יִתְרְמֵ֔א (be thrown) לְגֽוֹא־ (into) אַתּ֥וּן (furnace). נוּרָ֖א (fiery) יָקִֽדְתָּֽא׃ (the blazing)

KJV (3:6)

And whoso falleth not down and worshipeth shall the same hour be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.

Inspired Version (3:7)

Therefore, at that time, when all the people heard the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and all kinds of music, all the people, the nations, and the languages fell down and worshipped the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar, the king, had set up.

Hebrew (3:7)

כָּל־ (vvv) קֳבֵ֣ל (vvv) דְּנָ֡ה (Therefore), בֵּהּ־ () זִמְנָ֡א (vvv) כְּדִ֣י (as soon as) שָֽׁמְעִ֣ין (heard) כָּֽל־ (all) עַמְמַיָּ֡א (the people) קָ֣ל (the sound) קַרְנָא֩ (of the horn), מַשְׁר֨וֹקִיתָ֜א (flute), קִיתָרֹס (zither), שַׂבְּכָא֙ (lyre), פְּסַנְטֵרִ֔ין (harp), וְכֹ֖ל (and all) זְנֵ֣י (kinds) זְמָרָ֑א (of music), נָֽפְלִ֨ין (would fall down) כָּֽל־ (of every) עַֽמְמַיָּ֜א (the people) אֻמַיָּ֣א (nation) וְלִשָּׁנַיָּ֗א (and language) סָֽגְדִין֙ (and worship) לְצֶ֣לֶם (statue) דַּהֲבָ֔א (the golden) דִּ֥י (that) הֲקֵ֖ים (had set up). נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֥ר (Nebuchadnezzar) מַלְכָּֽא׃ (King)

KJV (3:7)

Therefore at that time, when all the people heard the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and all kinds of music, all the people, the nations, and the languages, fell down and worshiped the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up.

Inspired Version (3:8)

Wherefore, at that time certain Chaldeans came near and accused the Jews.

Hebrew (3:8)

כָּל־ (-) קֳבֵ֤ל (-) דְּנָה֙ (At this time) בֵּהּ־ () זִמְנָ֔א (. . .) קְרִ֖בוּ (came forward) גֻּבְרִ֣ין (. . .) כַּשְׂדָּאִ֑ין (some astrologers) וַאֲכַ֥לוּ (and maliciously) קַרְצֵיה֖וֹן (accused) דִּ֥י (. . .) יְהוּדָיֵֽא׃ (the Jews),

KJV (3:8)

Wherefore at that time certain Chaldeans came near, and accused the Jews.

Inspired Version (3:9)

They spake and said to the king Nebuchadnezzar, O King, live for ever.

Hebrew (3:9)

עֲנוֹ֙ (saying) וְאָ֣מְרִ֔ין (. . .) לִנְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֖ר (Nebuchadnezzar), מַלְכָּ֑א (to King) מַלְכָּ֖א (O king), לְעָלְמִ֥ין (forever)! חֱיִֽי׃ (may you live)

KJV (3:9)

They spake and said to the king Nebuchadnezzar, O king, live for ever.

Inspired Version (3:10)

Thou, O King, hast made a decree that every man that shall hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of music shall fall down and worship the golden image;

Hebrew (3:10)

אַנְתָּה (You), מַלְכָּא֮ (O king), שָׂ֣מְתָּ (have issued) טְּעֵם֒ (a decree) דִּ֣י (that) כָל־ (everyone) אֱנָ֡שׁ (. . .) דִּֽי־ (who) יִשְׁמַ֡ע (hears) קָ֣ל (the sound) קַרְנָ֣א (of the horn), מַ֠שְׁרֹקִיתָא (flute), קִיתָרֹס (zither), שַׂבְּכָ֤א (lyre), פְסַנְתֵּרִין֙ (harp), וְסִיפֹּנְיָה (pipes), וְכֹ֖ל (and all) זְנֵ֣י (kinds) זְמָרָ֑א (of music) יִפֵּ֥ל (must fall down) וְיִסְגֻּ֖ד (and worship) לְצֶ֥לֶם (statue), דַּהֲבָֽא׃ (the golden)

KJV (3:10)

Thou, O king, hast made a decree, that every man that shall hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of music, shall fall down and worship the golden image:

Inspired Version (3:11)

And whoso falleth not down and worshippeth, that he should be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.

Hebrew (3:11)

וּמַן־ (and that whoever) דִּי־ (. . .) לָ֥א (does not) יִפֵּ֖ל (fall down) וְיִסְגֻּ֑ד (and worship) יִתְרְמֵ֕א (will be thrown) לְגֽוֹא־ (into) אַתּ֥וּן (furnace). נוּרָ֖א (fiery) יָקִֽדְתָּֽא׃ (the blazing)

KJV (3:11)

And whoso falleth not down and worshipeth, that he should be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.

Inspired Version (3:12)

There are certain Jews whom thou hast set over the affairs of the province of Babylon--Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego; these men, O King, have not regarded thee; they serve not thy gods nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.

Hebrew (3:12)

אִיתַ֞י (But there are) גֻּבְרִ֣ין (some) יְהוּדָאיִ֗ן (Jews) דִּֽי־ (. . .) מַנִּ֤יתָ (you have appointed) יָתְהוֹן֙ (. . .) עַל־ (to manage) עֲבִידַת֙ (. . .) מְדִינַ֣ת (the province) בָּבֶ֔ל (of Babylon)— שַׁדְרַ֥ךְ (Shadrach), מֵישַׁ֖ךְ (Meshach), וַעֲבֵ֣ד (vvv) נְג֑וֹ (and Abednego)— גֻּבְרַיָּ֣א (. . .) אִלֵּ֗ךְ ([who]) לָא־ (have ignored) שָׂ֨מֽוּ (. . .) עֲלַיִךְ (. . .) מַלְכָּא֙ (O king), טְעֵ֔ם (you), לֵאלָהַיִךְ (your gods) לָ֣א (and have refused to) פָלְחִ֔ין (serve) וּלְצֶ֧לֶם (statue) דַּהֲבָ֛א (the golden) דִּ֥י (-) הֲקֵ֖ימְתָּ (you have set up) לָ֥א (-). סָגְדִֽין׃ס (or worship)

KJV (3:12)

There are certain Jews whom thou hast set over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego; these men, O king, have not regarded thee: they serve not thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.

Inspired Version (3:13)

Then Nebuchadnezzar, in his rage and fury, commanded to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego. Then they brought these men before the king.

Hebrew (3:13)

בֵּאדַ֤יִן (Then) נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּר֙ (Nebuchadnezzar), בִּרְגַ֣ז (with rage), וַחֲמָ֔ה (furious) אֲמַר֙ (summoned) לְהַיְתָיָ֔ה (. . .) לְשַׁדְרַ֥ךְ (Shadrach), מֵישַׁ֖ךְ (Meshach), וַעֲבֵ֣ד (vvv) נְג֑וֹ (and Abednego). בֵּאדַ֙יִן֙ (So) גֻּבְרַיָּ֣א (men) אִלֵּ֔ךְ (these) הֵיתָ֖יוּ (were brought) קֳדָ֥ם (before) מַלְכָּֽא׃ (the king),

KJV (3:13)

Then Nebuchadnezzar in his rage and fury commanded to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego. Then they brought these men before the king.

Inspired Version (3:14)

Nebuchadnezzar spake and said unto them, Is it true, O Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego? Do not ye serve my gods nor worship the golden image which I have set up?

Hebrew (3:14)

עָנֵ֤ה (-) נְבֻֽכַדְנֶצַּר֙ (and Nebuchadnezzar) וְאָמַ֣ר (said) לְה֔וֹן (to them), הַצְדָּ֕א (is it true) שַׁדְרַ֥ךְ (Shadrach), מֵישַׁ֖ךְ (Meshach), וַעֲבֵ֣ד (vvv) נְג֑וֹ (and Abednego), לֵֽאלָהַ֗י (my gods) לָ֤א (that you do not) אִֽיתֵיכוֹן֙ (. . .) פָּֽלְחִ֔ין (serve) וּלְצֶ֧לֶם (statue) דַּהֲבָ֛א (the golden) דִּ֥י (. . .) הֲקֵ֖ימֶת (I have set up)? לָ֥א (. . .) סָֽגְדִֽין׃ (or worship)

KJV (3:14)

Nebuchadnezzar spake and said unto them, Is it true, O Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, do not ye serve my gods, nor worship the golden image which I have set up?

Inspired Version (3:15)

Now if ye be ready that at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of music, ye fall down and worship the image which I have made, well. But if ye worship not, ye shall be cast the same hour into the midst of a burning fiery furnace. And who is that God that shall deliver you out of my hands?

Hebrew (3:15)

כְּעַ֞ן (Now) הֵ֧ן (if) אִֽיתֵיכ֣וֹן (you are) עֲתִידִ֗ין (ready) דִּ֣י (vvv) בְעִדָּנָ֡א (when) דִּֽי־ (. . .) תִשְׁמְע֡וּן (you hear) קָ֣ל (the sound) קַרְנָ֣א (of the horn), מַשְׁרוֹקִיתָ֣א (flute), קִיתָרֹס (zither), שַׂבְּכָ֡א (lyre), פְּסַנְתֵּרִין֩ (harp), וְסוּמְפֹּ֨נְיָ֜ה (pipes), וְכֹ֣ל׀ (and all) זְנֵ֣י (kinds) זְמָרָ֗א (of music), תִּפְּל֣וּן (to fall down) וְתִסְגְּדוּן֮ (and worship) לְצַלְמָ֣א (the statue) דִֽי־ (. . .) עַבְדֵת֒ (I have made, [very good]). וְהֵן֙ (But if) לָ֣א (you refuse) תִסְגְּד֔וּן (to worship), בַּהּ־ () שַׁעֲתָ֣ה (at once) תִתְרְמ֔וֹן (you will be thrown) לְגֽוֹא־ (into) אַתּ֥וּן (furnace). נוּרָ֖א (fiery) יָקִֽדְתָּ֑א (the blazing) וּמַן־ (Then what) ה֣וּא (will be able) אֱלָ֔הּ (god) דֵּ֥י (-) יְשֵֽׁיזְבִנְכ֖וֹן (to deliver you) מִן־ (from) יְדָֽי׃ (my hands)?

KJV (3:15)

Now if ye be ready that at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of music, ye fall down and worship the image which I have made; well: but if ye worship not, ye shall be cast the same hour into the midst of a burning fiery furnace; and who is that God that shall deliver you out of my hands?

Inspired Version (3:16)

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter.

Hebrew (3:16)

עֲנ֗וֹ (replied) שַׁדְרַ֤ךְ (Shadrach), מֵישַׁךְ֙ (Meshach), וַעֲבֵ֣ד (vvv) נְג֔וֹ (and Abednego) וְאָמְרִ֖ין (. . .) לְמַלְכָּ֑א (to the king), נְבֽוּכַדְנֶצַּ֔ר (O Nebuchadnezzar), לָֽא־ (have) חַשְׁחִ֨ין (no need) אֲנַ֧חְנָה (we) עַל־ (in) דְּנָ֛ה (this) פִּתְגָ֖ם (matter). לַהֲתָבוּתָֽךְ׃ (to answer you)

KJV (3:16)

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter.

Inspired Version (3:17)

If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O King.

Hebrew (3:17)

הֵ֣ן (If) אִיתַ֗י (exists), אֱלָהַ֙נָא֙ (the God) דִּֽי־ (whom) אֲנַ֣חְנָא (we) פָֽלְחִ֔ין (serve) יָכִ֖ל (then He is able) לְשֵׁיזָבוּתַ֑נָא (to deliver us) מִן־ (from) אַתּ֨וּן (furnace) נוּרָ֧א (fiery) יָקִֽדְתָּ֛א (the blazing) וּמִן־ (and from) יְדָ֥ךְ (your hand), מַלְכָּ֖א (O king) יְשֵׁיזִֽב׃ (-).

KJV (3:17)

If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king.

Inspired Version (3:18)

But if not, be it known unto thee, O King, that we will not serve thy gods nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.

Hebrew (3:18)

וְהֵ֣ן (But even if) לָ֔א (He does not), יְדִ֥יעַ (be known) לֶהֱוֵא־ (let it) לָ֖ךְ (to you), מַלְכָּ֑א (O king), דִּ֤י (that) לֵֽאלָהָיִךְ֙ (your gods) לָא־ (we will not) אִיתַיְנָא (. . .) פָֽלְחִ֔ין (serve) וּלְצֶ֧לֶם (statue) דַּהֲבָ֛א (the golden) דִּ֥י (-) הֲקֵ֖ימְתָּ (you have set up) לָ֥א (-). נִסְגֻּֽד׃ס (or worship)

KJV (3:18)

But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.

Inspired Version (3:19)

Then was Nebuchadnezzar full of fury, and the form of his visage was changed against Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego; therefore, he spake and commanded that they should heat the furnace seven times more than it was wont to be heated.

Hebrew (3:19)

בֵּאדַ֨יִן (At this), נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֜ר (Nebuchadnezzar) הִתְמְלִ֣י (was filled) חֱמָ֗א (with rage), וּצְלֵ֤ם (and the expression) אַנְפּ֙וֹהִי֙ (on his face) אֶשְׁתַּנּוּ (changed) עַל־ (toward) שַׁדְרַ֥ךְ (Shadrach), מֵישַׁ֖ךְ (Meshach), וַעֲבֵ֣ד (vvv) נְג֑וֹ (and Abednego). עָנֵ֤ה (He gave orders) וְאָמַר֙ (. . .) לְמֵזֵ֣א (to heat) לְאַתּוּנָ֔א (the furnace) חַ֨ד־ (. . .) שִׁבְעָ֔ה (seven times) עַ֛ל (hotter) דִּ֥י (than) חֲזֵ֖ה (usual) לְמֵזְיֵֽהּ׃ (. . .),

KJV (3:19)

Then was Nebuchadnezzar full of fury, and the form of his visage was changed against Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego: therefore he spake, and commanded that they should heat the furnace one seven times more than it was wont to be heated.

Inspired Version (3:20)

And he commanded the most mighty men that were in his army to bind Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego and to cast them into the burning fiery furnace.

Hebrew (3:20)

וּלְגֻבְרִ֤ין (-) גִּבָּֽרֵי־ ([some] mighty men) חַ֙יִל֙ (of valor) דִּ֣י (-) בְחַיְלֵ֔הּ (in his army) אֲמַר֙ (and he commanded) לְכַפָּתָ֔ה (to tie up) לְשַׁדְרַ֥ךְ (Shadrach), מֵישַׁ֖ךְ (Meshach), וַעֲבֵ֣ד (vvv) נְג֑וֹ (and Abednego) לְמִרְמֵ֕א (and throw them) לְאַתּ֥וּן (furnace). נוּרָ֖א (fiery) יָקִֽדְתָּֽא׃ (into the blazing)

KJV (3:20)

And he commanded the most mighty men that were in his army to bind Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, and to cast them into the burning fiery furnace.

Inspired Version (3:21)

Then these men were bound in their coats, their hosen, and their hats, and their other garments and were cast into the midst of the burning fiery furnace.

Hebrew (3:21)

בֵּאדַ֜יִן (So) גֻּבְרַיָּ֣א (. . .) אִלֵּ֗ךְ ([they]) כְּפִ֙תוּ֙ (were tied up), בְּסַרְבָּלֵיהוֹן֙ (wearing robes), פַּטִּישֵׁיהוֹן (trousers), וְכַרְבְּלָתְה֖וֹן (turbans), וּלְבֻשֵׁיה֑וֹן (and other clothes), וּרְמִ֕יו (and they were thrown) לְגֽוֹא־ (into) אַתּ֥וּן (furnace). נוּרָ֖א (fiery) יָקִֽדְתָּֽא׃ (the blazing)

KJV (3:21)

Then these men were bound in their coats, their hosen, and their hats, and their other garments, and were cast into the midst of the burning fiery furnace.

Inspired Version (3:22)

Therefore, because the king's commandment was urgent and the furnace exceeding hot, the flame of the fire slew those men that took up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego.

Hebrew (3:22)

כָּל־ (-) קֳבֵ֣ל (-) דְּנָ֗ה (. . .) מִן־ (-) דִּ֞י (-) מִלַּ֤ת (command) מַלְכָּא֙ (The king’s) מַחְצְפָ֔ה (was so urgent) וְאַתּוּנָ֖א (and the furnace) אֵזֵ֣ה (hot) יַתִּ֑ירָא (so) גֻּבְרַיָּ֣א (men) אִלֵּ֗ךְ (the) דִּ֤י (who) הַסִּ֙קוּ֙ (carried up) לְשַׁדְרַ֤ךְ (Shadrach), מֵישַׁךְ֙ (Meshach), וַעֲבֵ֣ד (vvv) נְג֔וֹ (and Abednego). קַטִּ֣ל (killed) הִמּ֔וֹן (. . .) שְׁבִיבָ֖א (flames) דִּ֥י () נוּרָֽא׃ (that the fiery)

KJV (3:22)

Therefore because the king's commandment was urgent, and the furnace exceeding hot, the flame of the fire slew those men that took up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego.

Inspired Version (3:23)

And these three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, fell down bound into the midst of the burning fiery furnace.

Hebrew (3:23)

וְגֻבְרַיָּ֤א (men), אִלֵּךְ֙ (And these) תְּלָ֣תֵּה֔וֹן (three) שַׁדְרַ֥ךְ (Shadrach), מֵישַׁ֖ךְ (Meshach), וַעֲבֵ֣ד (vvv) נְג֑וֹ (and Abednego), נְפַ֛לוּ (fell) לְגֽוֹא־ (into) אַתּוּן־ (furnace). נוּרָ֥א (fiery) יָֽקִדְתָּ֖א (the blazing) מְכַפְּתִֽין׃פ (firmly bound),

KJV (3:23)

And these three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, fell down bound into the midst of the burning fiery furnace.

Inspired Version (3:24)

Then Nebuchadnezzar, the king, was astonished, and rose up in haste, and spake, and said unto his counsellors, Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? They answered and said unto the king, True, O King.

Hebrew (3:24)

אֱדַ֙יִן֙ (Suddenly) נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֣ר (Nebuchadnezzar) מַלְכָּ֔א (King) תְּוַ֖הּ (. . .) וְקָ֣ם (jumped up) בְּהִתְבְּהָלָ֑ה (in amazement) עָנֵ֨ה (vvv) וְאָמַ֜ר (and asked) לְהַדָּֽבְר֗וֹהִי (his advisers), הֲלָא֩ (Did we not) גֻבְרִ֨ין (men), תְּלָתָ֜א (three) רְמֵ֤ינָא (throw) לְגוֹא־ (into) נוּרָא֙ (the fire)? מְכַפְּתִ֔ין (firmly bound), עָנַ֤יִן (they replied) וְאָמְרִין֙ (. . .) לְמַלְכָּ֔א (). יַצִּיבָ֖א (Certainly), מַלְכָּֽא׃ (O king),

KJV (3:24)

Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonished, and rose up in haste, and spake, and said unto his counselors, Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? They answered and said unto the king, True, O king.

Inspired Version (3:25)

He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.

Hebrew (3:25)

עָנֵ֣ה (. . .) וְאָמַ֗ר (he exclaimed). הָֽא־ (Look)! אֲנָ֨ה (I) חָזֵ֜ה (see) גֻּבְרִ֣ין (men), אַרְבְּעָ֗ה (four) שְׁרַ֙יִן֙ (unbound) מַהְלְכִ֣ין (walking around) בְּגֽוֹא־ (in) נוּרָ֔א (the fire)— וַחֲבָ֖ל (and unharmed) לָא־ (. . .) אִיתַ֣י (. . .) בְּה֑וֹן (), וְרֵוֵהּ֙ (looks) דִּ֣י (. . .) רְבִיעָיָא (and the fourth) דָּמֵ֖ה (like) לְבַר־ (a son) אֱלָהִֽין׃ס (of the gods)!

KJV (3:25)

He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.

Inspired Version (3:26)

Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace, and spake, and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, ye servants of the most high God, come forth, and come hither. Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego came forth of the midst of the fire.

Hebrew (3:26)

בֵּאדַ֜יִן (Then) קְרֵ֣ב (approached) נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֗ר (Nebuchadnezzar) לִתְרַע֮ (the door) אַתּ֣וּן (furnace) נוּרָ֣א (fiery) יָקִֽדְתָּא֒ (of the blazing) עָנֵ֣ה (. . .) וְאָמַ֗ר (and called out), שַׁדְרַ֨ךְ (Shadrach), מֵישַׁ֧ךְ (Meshach), וַעֲבֵד־ (vvv) נְג֛וֹ (and Abednego), עַבְד֛וֹהִי (servants) דִּֽי־ (. . .) אֱלָהָ֥א (God), עִלָּיָא (of the Most High) פֻּ֣קוּ (come out)! וֶאֱת֑וֹ (. . .) בֵּאדַ֣יִן (So) נָֽפְקִ֗ין (came out) שַׁדְרַ֥ךְ (Shadrach), מֵישַׁ֛ךְ (Meshach), וַעֲבֵ֥ד (vvv) נְג֖וֹ (and Abednego) מִן־ (of) גּ֥וֹא (. . .) נוּרָֽא׃ (the fire),

KJV (3:26)

Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace, and spake, and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, ye servants of the most high God, come forth, and come hither. Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, came forth of the midst of the fire.

Inspired Version (3:27)

And the princes, governors, and captains, and the king's counsellors, being gathered together, saw these men upon whose bodies the fire had no power; nor was a hair of their head singed; neither were their coats changed, nor the smell of fire had passed on them.

Hebrew (3:27)

וּ֠מִֽתְכַּנְּשִׁין (had gathered around), אֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנַיָּ֞א (and when the satraps), סִגְנַיָּ֣א (prefects), וּפַחֲוָתָא֮ (governors), וְהַדָּבְרֵ֣י (advisers) מַלְכָּא֒ (and royal) חָזַ֣יִן (they saw) לְגֻבְרַיָּ֣א (men). אִלֵּ֡ךְ (of these) דִּי֩ (. . .) לָֽא־ (had no) שְׁלֵ֨ט (effect) נוּרָ֜א (that the fire) בְּגֶשְׁמְה֗וֹן (on the bodies) וּשְׂעַ֤ר (a hair) רֵֽאשְׁהוֹן֙ (of their heads) לָ֣א (Not) הִתְחָרַ֔ךְ (was singed), וְסָרְבָּלֵיה֖וֹן (their robes) לָ֣א (were unaffected) שְׁנ֑וֹ (. . .), וְרֵ֣יחַ (smell) נ֔וּר (of fire) לָ֥א (and there was no) עֲדָ֖ת (. . .) בְּהֽוֹן׃ (on them).

KJV (3:27)

And the princes, governors, and captains, and the king's counselors, being gathered together, saw these men, upon whose bodies the fire had no power, nor was a hair of their head singed, neither were their coats changed, nor the smell of fire had passed on them.

Inspired Version (3:28)

Then Nebuchadnezzar spake and said, Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, who hath sent his angel and delivered his servants that trusted in him, and have changed the king's word, and yielded their bodies, that they might not serve nor worship any god except their own God.

Hebrew (3:28)

עָנֵ֨ה (declared), נְבֽוּכַדְנֶצַּ֜ר (Nebuchadnezzar) וְאָמַ֗ר (. . .) בְּרִ֤יךְ (Blessed) אֱלָהֲהוֹן֙ (be the God) דִּֽי־ (of) שַׁדְרַ֤ךְ (Shadrach), מֵישַׁךְ֙ (Meshach), וַעֲבֵ֣ד (vvv) נְג֔וֹ (and Abednego), דִּֽי־ (who) שְׁלַ֤ח (who has sent) מַלְאֲכֵהּ֙ (His angel) וְשֵׁיזִ֣ב (and delivered) לְעַבְד֔וֹהִי (His servants) דִּ֥י (. . .) הִתְרְחִ֖צוּ (trusted) עֲל֑וֹהִי (in Him). וּמִלַּ֤ת (command) מַלְכָּא֙ (the king’s) שַׁנִּ֔יו (They violated) וִיהַ֣בוּ (. . .) גֶשְׁמֵיהוֹן (and risked their lives) דִּ֠י (. . .) לָֽא־ (. . .) יִפְלְח֤וּן (rather than serve) וְלָֽא־ (. . .) יִסְגְּדוּן֙ (or worship) לְכָל־ (any) אֱלָ֔הּ (god) לָהֵ֖ן (except) לֵאלָֽהֲהֽוֹן׃ (their own God).

KJV (3:28)

Then Nebuchadnezzar spake, and said, Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, who hath sent his angel, and delivered his servants that trusted in him, and have changed the king's word, and yielded their bodies, that they might not serve nor worship any god, except their own God.

Inspired Version (3:29)

Therefore, I make a decree: That every people, nation, and language, which speak any thing amiss against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, shall be cut in pieces, and their houses shall be made a dunghill; because there is no other God that can deliver after this sort.

Hebrew (3:29)

וּמִנִּי֮ (Therefore I) שִׂ֣ים (decree) טְעֵם֒ (. . .) דִּי֩ (that) כָל־ (of any) עַ֨ם (the people) אֻמָּ֜ה (nation) וְלִשָּׁ֗ן (or language) דִּֽי־ (who) יֵאמַ֤ר (say) שֵׁלָה (anything offensive) עַ֣ל (against) אֱלָהֲה֗וֹן (the God) דִּֽי־ (of) שַׁדְרַ֤ךְ (Shadrach), מֵישַׁךְ֙ (Meshach), וַעֲבֵ֣ד (vvv) נְג֔וֹא (and Abednego) הַדָּמִ֣ין (into pieces) יִתְעֲבֵ֔ד (will be cut) וּבַיְתֵ֖הּ (and their houses) נְוָלִ֣י (to rubble). יִשְׁתַּוֵּ֑ה (reduced) כָּל־ (. . .) קֳבֵ֗ל (For) דִּ֣י (. . .) לָ֤א (no) אִיתַי֙ (there is) אֱלָ֣ה (god) אָחֳרָ֔ן (other) דִּֽי־ (who) יִכֻּ֥ל (can) לְהַצָּלָ֖ה (deliver) כִּדְנָֽה׃ (in this way).

KJV (3:29)

Therefore I make a decree, That every people, nation, and language, which speak any thing amiss against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, shall be cut in pieces, and their houses shall be made a dunghill: because there is no other God that can deliver after this sort.

Inspired Version (3:30)

Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego in the province of Babylon.

Hebrew (3:30)

בֵּאדַ֣יִן (Then) מַלְכָּ֗א (the king) הַצְלַ֛ח (promoted) לְשַׁדְרַ֥ךְ (Shadrach), מֵישַׁ֛ךְ (Meshach), וַעֲבֵ֥ד (vvv) נְג֖וֹ (and Abednego) בִּמְדִינַ֥ת (in the province) בָּבֶֽל׃פ (of Babylon).

KJV (3:30)

Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, in the province of Babylon.

Inspired Version (4:1)

Nebuchadnezzar, the king, unto all people, nations, and languages that dwell in all the earth: Peace be multiplied unto you.

Hebrew (4:1)

נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֣ר (Nebuchadnezzar), מַלְכָּ֗א (King) לְֽכָל־ (of every) עַֽמְמַיָּ֞א (To the people) אֻמַיָּ֧א (nation) וְלִשָּׁנַיָּ֛א (and language) דִּֽי־ (who) דָאֲרִין (dwell) בְּכָל־ (in all) אַרְעָ֖א (the earth): שְׁלָמְכ֥וֹן (May your prosperity) יִשְׂגֵּֽא׃ (be multiplied).

KJV (4:1)

Nebuchadnezzar the king, unto all people, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the earth; Peace be multiplied unto you.

Inspired Version (4:2)

I thought it good to show the signs and wonders that the high God hath wrought toward me.

Hebrew (4:2)

אָֽתַיָּא֙ (the signs) וְתִמְהַיָּ֔א (and wonders) דִּ֚י (that) עֲבַ֣ד (has performed) עִמִּ֔י (for me). אֱלָהָ֖א (God) עִלָּיָא (the Most High) שְׁפַ֥ר (I am pleased) קָֽדָמַ֖י (. . .) לְהַחֲוָיָֽה׃ (to declare)

KJV (4:2)

I thought it good to show the signs and wonders that the high God hath wrought toward me.

Inspired Version (4:3)

How great are his signs! And how mighty are his wonders! His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion is from generation to generation.

Hebrew (4:3)

אָת֙וֹהִי֙ ([are] His signs), כְּמָ֣ה (How) רַבְרְבִ֔ין (great) וְתִמְה֖וֹהִי (His wonders)! כְּמָ֣ה (how) תַקִּיפִ֑ין (mighty) מַלְכוּתֵהּ֙ (His kingdom) מַלְכ֣וּת (kingdom); עָלַ֔ם (is an eternal) וְשָׁלְטָנֵ֖הּ (His dominion endures) עִם־ (from) דָּ֥ר (generation) וְדָֽר׃ (to generation).

KJV (4:3)

How great are his signs! and how mighty are his wonders! his kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion is from generation to generation.

Inspired Version (4:4)

I, Nebuchadnezzar, was at rest in mine house and flourishing in my palace;

Hebrew (4:4)

אֲנָ֣ה (I), נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֗ר (Nebuchadnezzar), שְׁלֵ֤ה (at ease) הֲוֵית֙ (was) בְּבֵיתִ֔י (in my house) וְרַעְנַ֖ן (and flourishing) בְּהֵיכְלִֽי׃ (in my palace).

KJV (4:4)

I Nebuchadnezzar was at rest in mine house, and flourishing in my palace:

Inspired Version (4:5)

I saw a dream which made me afraid, and the thoughts upon my bed and the visions of my head troubled me.

Hebrew (4:5)

חֵ֥לֶם (a dream), חֲזֵ֖ית (I had) וִֽידַחֲלִנַּ֑נִי (and it frightened me); וְהַרְהֹרִין֙ (the images) עַֽל־ (while [I was] in) מִשְׁכְּבִ֔י (my bed), וְחֶזְוֵ֥י (and visions) רֵאשִׁ֖י (in my mind) יְבַהֲלֻנַּֽנִי׃ (alarmed me).

KJV (4:5)

I saw a dream which made me afraid, and the thoughts upon my bed and the visions of my head troubled me.

Inspired Version (4:6)

Therefore made I a decree to bring in all the wise men of Babylon before me, that they might make known unto me the interpretation of the dream.

Hebrew (4:6)

וּמִנִּי֙ (So) שִׂ֣ים (I issued) טְעֵ֔ם (a decree) לְהַנְעָלָ֣ה (be brought) קָֽדָמַ֔י (before me) לְכֹ֖ל (that all) חַכִּימֵ֣י (the wise men) בָבֶ֑ל (of Babylon) דִּֽי־ (to) פְשַׁ֥ר (interpret) חֶלְמָ֖א (the dream) יְהֽוֹדְעֻנַּֽנִי׃ (for me).

KJV (4:6)

Therefore made I a decree to bring in all the wise men of Babylon before me, that they might make known unto me the interpretation of the dream.

Inspired Version (4:7)

Then came in the magicians, the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers; and I told the dream before them; but they did not make known unto me the interpretation thereof.

Hebrew (4:7)

בֵּאדַ֣יִן (When) עָלֲלִין (came in), חַרְטֻמַיָּא֙ (the magicians), אָֽשְׁפַיָּ֔א (enchanters), כַּשְׂדָּיֵא (astrologers), וְגָזְרַיָּ֑א (and diviners) וְחֶלְמָ֗א (the dream), אָמַ֤ר (told them) אֲנָה֙ (I) קֳדָ֣מֵיה֔וֹן (. . .) וּפִשְׁרֵ֖הּ (interpret it) לָא־ (but they could not) מְהוֹדְעִ֥ין () לִֽי׃ (for me).

KJV (4:7)

Then came in the magicians, the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers: and I told the dream before them; but they did not make known unto me the interpretation thereof.

Inspired Version (4:8)

But at the last, Daniel came in before me, whose name was Belteshazzar, according to the name of my god, and in whom is the spirit of the holy gods; and before him I told the dream, saying,

Hebrew (4:8)

וְעַ֣ד (But at) אָחֳרֵ֡ין (last), עַל֩ (came) קָֽדָמַ֨י (into my presence) דָּנִיֵּ֜אל (Daniel) דִּֽי־ (whose) שְׁמֵ֤הּ (name is) בֵּלְטְשַׁאצַּר֙ (Belteshazzar) כְּשֻׁ֣ם (after the name) אֱלָהִ֔י (of my god), וְדִ֛י (and in whom) רֽוּחַ־ ([is] the spirit) אֱלָהִ֥ין (gods) קַדִּישִׁ֖ין (of the holy) בֵּ֑הּ (-)) וְחֶלְמָ֖א (the dream) קָֽדָמ֥וֹהִי (. . .): אַמְרֵֽת׃ (And I told him)

KJV (4:8)

But at the last Daniel came in before me, whose name was Belteshazzar, according to the name of my God, and in whom is the spirit of the holy gods: and before him I told the dream, saying,

Inspired Version (4:9)

O Belteshazzar, master of the magicians, because I know that the spirit of the holy gods is in thee and no secret troubleth thee, tell me the visions of my dream that I have seen and the interpretation thereof.

Hebrew (4:9)

בֵּלְטְשַׁאצַּר֮ (O Belteshazzar), רַ֣ב (chief) חַרְטֻמַיָּא֒ (of the magicians), דִּ֣י׀ (-) אֲנָ֣ה (I) יִדְעֵ֗ת (know) דִּ֠י (that) ר֣וּחַ (the spirit) אֱלָהִ֤ין (gods) קַדִּישִׁין֙ (of the holy) בָּ֔ךְ ([is] in you) וְכָל־ (and that) רָ֖ז (mystery) לָא־ (no) אָנֵ֣ס (baffles) לָ֑ךְ (you). חֶזְוֵ֨י (the visions) חֶלְמִ֧י (in my dream), דִֽי־ (-) חֲזֵ֛ית (I saw) וּפִשְׁרֵ֖הּ (and their interpretation). אֱמַֽר׃ ([So] explain to me)

KJV (4:9)

O Belteshazzar, master of the magicians, because I know that the spirit of the holy gods is in thee, and no secret troubleth thee, tell me the visions of my dream that I have seen, and the interpretation thereof.

Inspired Version (4:10)

Thus were the visions of mine head in my bed: I saw and behold, a tree in the midst of the earth, and the height thereof was great.

Hebrew (4:10)

וְחֶזְוֵ֥י (In these visions) רֵאשִׁ֖י (of my mind) עַֽל־ (as I was lying) מִשְׁכְּבִ֑י (in bed), חָזֵ֣ה (I saw this) הֲוֵ֔ית (come to pass): וַאֲל֥וּ (There was) אִילָ֛ן (a tree) בְּג֥וֹא (in the midst) אַרְעָ֖א (of the land), וְרוּמֵ֥הּ (and its height) שַׂגִּֽיא׃ (was great).

KJV (4:10)

Thus were the visions of mine head in my bed; I saw, and behold a tree in the midst of the earth, and the height thereof was great.

Inspired Version (4:11)

The tree grew and was strong, and the height thereof reached unto heaven, and the sight thereof to the end of all the earth;

Hebrew (4:11)

רְבָ֥ה (grew large) אִֽילָנָ֖א (The tree) וּתְקִ֑ף (and strong); וְרוּמֵהּ֙ (its top) יִמְטֵ֣א (reached) לִשְׁמַיָּ֔א (the sky), וַחֲזוֹתֵ֖הּ (and it was visible) לְס֥וֹף (to the ends) כָּל־ (. . .) אַרְעָֽא׃ (of the earth).

KJV (4:11)

The tree grew, and was strong, and the height thereof reached unto heaven, and the sight thereof to the end of all the earth:

Inspired Version (4:12)

The leaves thereof were fair, and the fruit thereof much, and in it was meat for all; the beasts of the field had shadow under it, and the fowls of the heaven dwelt in the boughs thereof, and all flesh was fed of it.

Hebrew (4:12)

עָפְיֵ֤הּ (Its leaves) שַׁפִּיר֙ (were beautiful), וְאִנְבֵּ֣הּ (its fruit) שַׂגִּ֔יא (was abundant), וּמָז֨וֹן (was food) לְכֹ֖לָּא־ (for all). בֵ֑הּ (and upon it) תְּחֹת֜וֹהִי (Under it) תַּטְלֵ֣ל׀ (found shelter), חֵיוַ֣ת (the beasts) בָּרָ֗א (of the field) וּבְעַנְפ֙וֹהִי֙ (in its branches) יְדֻרוּן (nested), צִפֲּרֵ֣י (the birds) שְׁמַיָּ֔א (of the air) וּמִנֵּ֖הּ (and from it) יִתְּזִ֥ין (was fed). כָּל־ (every) בִּשְׂרָֽא׃ (creature)

KJV (4:12)

The leaves thereof were fair, and the fruit thereof much, and in it was meat for all: the beasts of the field had shadow under it, and the fowls of the heaven dwelt in the boughs thereof, and all flesh was fed of it.

Inspired Version (4:13)

I saw in the visions of my head upon my bed, and behold, a watcher and a holy one came down from heaven;

Hebrew (4:13)

חָזֵ֥ה (I also saw) הֲוֵ֛ית (. . .) בְּחֶזְוֵ֥י (in the visions) רֵאשִׁ֖י (of my mind) עַֽל־ (As I lay) מִשְׁכְּבִ֑י (on my bed), וַאֲלוּ֙ (. . .) עִ֣יר (a watcher), וְקַדִּ֔ישׁ (a holy one), מִן־ (from) שְׁמַיָּ֖א (heaven). נָחִֽת׃ (coming down)

KJV (4:13)

I saw in the visions of my head upon my bed, and, behold, a watcher and a holy one came down from heaven;

Inspired Version (4:14)

He cried aloud and said thus: Hew down the tree, and cut off his branches; shake off his leaves, and scatter his fruit; let the beasts get away from under it, and the fowls from his branches;

Hebrew (4:14)

קָרֵ֨א (He called out) בְחַ֜יִל (in a loud voice) וְכֵ֣ן (. . .) אָמַ֗ר (. . .): גֹּ֤דּוּ (Cut down) אִֽילָנָא֙ (the tree) וְקַצִּ֣צוּ (and chop off) עַנְפ֔וֹהִי (its branches); אַתַּ֥רוּ (strip off) עָפְיֵ֖הּ (its leaves) וּבַדַּ֣רוּ (and scatter) אִנְבֵּ֑הּ (its fruit). תְּנֻ֤ד (flee) חֵֽיוְתָא֙ (Let the beasts) מִן־ (from) תַּחְתּ֔וֹהִי (under it), וְצִפְּרַיָּ֖א (and the birds) מִן־ (from) עַנְפֽוֹהִי׃ (its branches).

KJV (4:14)

He cried aloud, and said thus, Hew down the tree, and cut off his branches, shake off his leaves, and scatter his fruit: let the beasts get away from under it, and the fowls from his branches:

Inspired Version (4:15)

Nevertheless, leave the stump of his roots in the earth, even with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let his portion be with the beasts in the grass of the earth;

Hebrew (4:15)

בְּרַ֨ם (But) עִקַּ֤ר (the stump) שָׁרְשׁ֙וֹהִי֙ (with its roots) בְּאַרְעָ֣א (in the ground), שְׁבֻ֔קוּ (leave) וּבֶֽאֱסוּר֙ (with a band) דִּֽי־ (of) פַרְזֶ֣ל (iron) וּנְחָ֔שׁ (and bronze around it), בְּדִתְאָ֖א (in the tender grass) דִּ֣י (of) בָרָ֑א (the field). וּבְטַ֤ל (with the dew) שְׁמַיָּא֙ (of heaven) יִצְטַבַּ֔ע (Let him be drenched) וְעִם־ (with) חֵיוְתָ֥א (the beasts) חֲלָקֵ֖הּ (and graze) בַּעֲשַׂ֥ב (on the grass) אַרְעָֽא׃ (of the earth).

KJV (4:15)

Nevertheless leave the stump of his roots in the earth, even with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let his portion be with the beasts in the grass of the earth:

Inspired Version (4:16)

Let his heart be changed from man's, and let a beast's heart be given unto him; and let seven times pass over him.

Hebrew (4:16)

לִבְבֵהּ֙ (Let his mind) מִן־ (from) אֱנוֹשָׁא (that of a man), יְשַׁנּ֔וֹן (be changed) וּלְבַ֥ב (the mind) חֵיוָ֖ה (of a beast) יִתְיְהִ֣ב (and let him be given) לֵ֑הּ () וְשִׁבְעָ֥ה (till seven) עִדָּנִ֖ין (times) יַחְלְפ֥וּן (pass him) עֲלֽוֹהִי׃ (by).

KJV (4:16)

Let his heart be changed from man's, and let a beast's heart be given unto him; and let seven times pass over him.

Inspired Version (4:17)

This matter 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 basest of men.

Hebrew (4:17)

בִּגְזֵרַ֤ת (is the decree) עִירִין֙ (of the watchers), פִּתְגָמָ֔א (This decision) וּמֵאמַ֥ר (declared) קַדִּישִׁ֖ין (by the holy ones), שְׁאֵֽלְתָ֑א (the verdict) עַד־ (so that) דִּבְרַ֡ת (. . .) דִּ֣י (. . .) יִנְדְּע֣וּן (will know) חַ֠יַּיָּא (the living) דִּֽי־ (that) שַׁלִּ֨יט (rules) עִלָּיָא (the Most High) בְּמַלְכ֣וּת (over the kingdom) אֱנוֹשָׁא (of mankind) וּלְמַן־ (to whom) דִּ֤י (. . .) יִצְבֵּא֙ (He wishes), יִתְּנִנַּ֔הּ (and gives it) וּשְׁפַ֥ל (the lowliest) אֲנָשִׁ֖ים (of men). יְקִ֥ים (setting) עֲלַיַּהּ׃ (over it)

KJV (4:17)

This matter 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 basest of men.

Inspired Version (4:18)

This dream I, King Nebuchadnezzar, have seen. Now thou, O Belteshazzar, declare the interpretation thereof, forasmuch as all the wise men of my kingdom are not able to make known unto me the interpretation; but thou art able, for the spirit of the holy gods is in thee.

Hebrew (4:18)

דְּנָה֙ (This) חֶלְמָ֣א (is the dream) חֲזֵ֔ית (saw). אֲנָ֖ה (that I), מַלְכָּ֣א (King) נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֑ר (Nebuchadnezzar), וְאַנְתָּה (Now), בֵּלְטְשַׁאצַּ֜ר (Belteshazzar), פִּשְׁרֵ֣א׀ (the interpretation), אֱמַ֗ר (tell me) כָּל־ () קֳבֵל֙ (because) דִּ֣י׀ (. . .) כָּל־ () חַכִּימֵ֣י (of the wise men) מַלְכוּתִ֗י (of my kingdom) לָֽא־ (none) יָכְלִ֤ין (can) פִּשְׁרָא֙ (interpret it) לְהוֹדָ֣עֻתַ֔נִי (for me). וְאַנְתָּה (But you) כָּהֵ֔ל ([are] able), דִּ֛י (because) רֽוּחַ־ (the spirit) אֱלָהִ֥ין (gods) קַדִּישִׁ֖ין (of the holy) בָּֽךְ׃ ([is] in you).

KJV (4:18)

This dream I king Nebuchadnezzar have seen. Now thou, O Belteshazzar, declare the interpretation thereof, forasmuch as all the wise men of my kingdom are not able to make known unto me the interpretation: but thou art able; for the spirit of the holy gods is in thee.

Inspired Version (4:19)

Then Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, was astonished for one hour, and his thoughts troubled him. The king spake and said, Belteshazzar, let not the dream or the interpretation thereof trouble thee. Belteshazzar answered and said, My lord, the dream be to them that hate thee, and the interpretation thereof to thine enemies.

Hebrew (4:19)

אֱדַ֨יִן (For) דָּֽנִיֵּ֜אל (Daniel), דִּֽי־ (who) שְׁמֵ֣הּ (was also known as) בֵּלְטְשַׁאצַּ֗ר (Belteshazzar), אֶשְׁתּוֹמַם֙ (was perplexed), כְּשָׁעָ֣ה (time), חֲדָ֔ה (a) וְרַעְיֹנֹ֖הִי (and his thoughts) יְבַהֲלֻנֵּ֑הּ (alarmed him). עָנֵ֨ה (said), מַלְכָּ֜א (So the king) וְאָמַ֗ר (. . .) בֵּלְטְשַׁאצַּר֙ (Belteshazzar), חֶלְמָ֤א (let the dream) וּפִשְׁרֵא֙ (or its interpretation) אַֽל־ (do not) יְבַהֲלָ֔ךְ (alarm you). עָנֵ֤ה (replied) בֵלְטְשַׁאצַּר֙ (Belteshazzar), וְאָמַ֔ר (. . .) מָרְאִי (My lord), חֶלְמָ֥א (may the dream) לְשָׂנְאַיִךְ (apply to those who hate you), וּפִשְׁרֵ֥הּ (and its interpretation) לְעָרַיִךְ׃ (to your enemies)!

KJV (4:19)

Then Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, was astonished for one hour, and his thoughts troubled him. The king spake, and said, Belteshazzar, let not the dream, or the interpretation thereof, trouble thee. Belteshazzar answered and said, My lord, the dream be to them that hate thee, and the interpretation thereof to thine enemies.

Inspired Version (4:20)

The tree that thou sawest--which grew and was strong, whose height reached unto the heaven, and the sight thereof to all the earth,

Hebrew (4:20)

אִֽילָנָא֙ (The tree) דִּ֣י () חֲזַ֔יְתָ (you saw) דִּ֥י (that) רְבָ֖ה (grew large) וּתְקִ֑ף (and strong), וְרוּמֵהּ֙ (whose top) יִמְטֵ֣א (reached) לִשְׁמַיָּ֔א (the sky) וַחֲזוֹתֵ֖הּ (and was visible) לְכָל־ (to all) אַרְעָֽא׃ (the earth),

KJV (4:20)

The tree that thou sawest, which grew, and was strong, whose height reached unto the heaven, and the sight thereof to all the earth;

Inspired Version (4:21)

Whose leaves were fair, and the fruit thereof much, and in it was meat for all, under which the beasts of the field dwelt, and upon whose branches the fowls of the heaven had their habitation--

Hebrew (4:21)

וְעָפְיֵ֤הּ (whose foliage) שַׁפִּיר֙ (was beautiful) וְאִנְבֵּ֣הּ (and whose fruit) שַׂגִּ֔יא ([was] abundant), וּמָז֨וֹן (providing food) לְכֹ֖לָּא־ (for all), בֵ֑הּ () תְּחֹת֗וֹהִי (under which) תְּדוּר֙ (lived), חֵיוַ֣ת (the beasts) בָּרָ֔א (of the field) וּבְעַנְפ֕וֹהִי (and in whose branches) יִשְׁכְּנָ֖ן (nested)— צִפֲּרֵ֥י (the birds) שְׁמַיָּֽא׃ (of the air)

KJV (4:21)

Whose leaves were fair, and the fruit thereof much, and in it was meat for all; under which the beasts of the field dwelt, and upon whose branches the fowls of the heaven had their habitation:

Inspired Version (4:22)

It is thou, O King, that art grown and become strong; for thy greatness is grown and reacheth unto heaven, and thy dominion to the end of the earth.

Hebrew (4:22)

אַנְתָּה (you), ה֣וּא (are [that tree])! מַלְכָּ֔א (O king), דִּ֥י (. . .) רְבַ֖ית (For you have become great) וּתְקֵ֑פְתְּ (and strong); וּרְבוּתָ֤ךְ (your greatness) רְבָת֙ (has grown) וּמְטָ֣ת (to reach) לִשְׁמַיָּ֔א (the sky), וְשָׁלְטָנָ֖ךְ (and your dominion) לְס֥וֹף (extends to the ends) אַרְעָֽא׃ (of the earth).

KJV (4:22)

It is thou, O king, that art grown and become strong: for thy greatness is grown, and reacheth unto heaven, and thy dominion to the end of the earth.

Inspired Version (4:23)

And whereas the king saw a watcher and a holy one coming down from heaven and saying, Hew the tree down, and destroy it; yet leave the stump of the roots thereof in the earth, even with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let his portion be with the beasts of the field till seven times pass over him--

Hebrew (4:23)

וְדִ֣י (And) חֲזָ֣ה (saw) מַלְכָּ֡א (you, O king), עִ֣יר (a watcher), וְקַדִּ֣ישׁ (a holy one), נָחִ֣ת׀ (coming down) מִן־ (from) שְׁמַיָּ֡א (heaven) וְאָמַר֩ (and saying): גֹּ֨דּוּ (Cut down) אִֽילָנָ֜א (the tree) וְחַבְּל֗וּהִי (and destroy it), בְּרַ֨ם (but) עִקַּ֤ר (the stump) שָׁרְשׁ֙וֹהִי֙ (with its roots) בְּאַרְעָ֣א (in the ground), שְׁבֻ֔קוּ (leave) וּבֶאֱסוּר֙ (with a band) דִּֽי־ (of) פַרְזֶ֣ל (iron) וּנְחָ֔שׁ (and bronze [around it]), בְּדִתְאָ֖א (in the tender grass) דִּ֣י (of) בָרָ֑א (the field). וּבְטַ֧ל (with the dew) שְׁמַיָּ֣א (of heaven), יִצְטַבַּ֗ע (Let him be drenched) וְעִם־ (with) חֵיוַ֤ת (the beasts) בָּרָא֙ (of the field) חֲלָקֵ֔הּ (and graze) עַ֛ד (till) דִּֽי־ (. . .) שִׁבְעָ֥ה (seven) עִדָּנִ֖ין (times) יַחְלְפ֥וּן (pass him) עֲלֽוֹהִי׃ (by).

KJV (4:23)

And whereas the king saw a watcher and a holy one coming down from heaven, and saying, Hew the tree down, and destroy it; yet leave the stump of the roots thereof in the earth, even with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let his portion be with the beasts of the field, till seven times pass over him;

Inspired Version (4:24)

This is the interpretation, O King, and this is the decree of the Most High, which is come upon my lord, the king:

Hebrew (4:24)

דְּנָ֥ה (This) פִשְׁרָ֖א (is the interpretation), מַלְכָּ֑א (O king), וּגְזֵרַ֤ת (and this is the decree) עִלָּיָא (that the Most High) הִ֔יא (. . .) דִּ֥י (-) מְטָ֖ת (has issued) עַל־ (against) מַרְאִי (my lord) מַלְכָּֽא׃ (the king):

KJV (4:24)

This is the interpretation, O king, and this is the decree of the most High, which is come upon my lord the king:

Inspired Version (4:25)

That they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field; and they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and they shall wet thee with the dew of heaven; and seven times shall pass over thee till thou know that the Most High ruleth in the kingdom of men and giveth it to whomsoever he will.

Hebrew (4:25)

וְלָ֣ךְ () טָֽרְדִ֣ין (You will be driven away) מִן־ (from) אֲנָשָׁ֡א (mankind), וְעִם־ (with) חֵיוַ֣ת (the beasts) בָּרָא֩ (of the field). לֶהֱוֵ֨ה (will be) מְדֹרָ֜ךְ (and your dwelling) וְעִשְׂבָּ֥א (grass) כְתוֹרִ֣ין׀ (like an ox) לָ֣ךְ () יְטַֽעֲמ֗וּן (You will feed on) וּמִטַּ֤ל (with the dew) שְׁמַיָּא֙ (of heaven), לָ֣ךְ () מְצַבְּעִ֔ין (and be drenched) וְשִׁבְעָ֥ה (and seven) עִדָּנִ֖ין (times) יַחְלְפ֣וּן (shall pass) עֲלָ֑יךְ (you by), עַ֣ד (until) דִּֽי־ (. . .) תִנְדַּ֗ע (you acknowledge) דִּֽי־ (that) שַׁלִּ֤יט (rules) עִלָּיאָ֙ (the Most High) בְּמַלְכ֣וּת (over the kingdom) אֲנָשָׁ֔א (of mankind) וּלְמַן־ (to whom) דִּ֥י (. . .) יִצְבֵּ֖א (He wishes). יִתְּנִנַּֽהּ׃ (and gives it)

KJV (4:25)

That they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field, and they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and they shall wet thee with the dew of heaven, and seven times shall pass over thee, till thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.

Inspired Version (4:26)

And whereas they commanded to leave the stump of the tree roots, thy kingdom shall be sure unto thee after that thou shalt have known that the heavens do rule.

Hebrew (4:26)

וְדִ֣י (As for) אֲמַ֗רוּ (the command) לְמִשְׁבַּ֞ק (to leave) עִקַּ֤ר (the stump) שָׁרְשׁ֙וֹהִי֙ (with its roots), דִּ֣י (of) אִֽילָנָ֔א (the tree) מַלְכוּתָ֖ךְ (your kingdom) לָ֣ךְ () קַיָּמָ֑ה (will be restored) מִן־ (to you) דִּ֣י (as soon as) תִנְדַּ֔ע (you acknowledge) דִּ֥י (that) שַׁלִּטִ֖ן (rules). שְׁמַיָּֽא׃ (Heaven)

KJV (4:26)

And whereas they commanded to leave the stump of the tree roots; thy kingdom shall be sure unto thee, after that thou shalt have known that the heavens do rule.

Inspired Version (4:27)

Wherefore, O King, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by showing mercy to the poor, if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.

Hebrew (4:27)

לָהֵ֣ן (Therefore), מַלְכָּ֗א (O king). מִלְכִּי֙ (may my advice) יִשְׁפַּ֣ר (be pleasing) עֲלַיִךְ (to you), וַחֲטָיָךְ (from your sins) בְּצִדְקָ֣ה (by doing what is right), פְרֻ֔ק (Break away) וַעֲוָיָתָ֖ךְ (and from your iniquities) בְּמִחַ֣ן (by showing mercy) עֲנָ֑יִן (to the oppressed). הֵ֛ן (Perhaps) תֶּהֱוֵ֥א (there will be) אַרְכָ֖ה (an extension) לִשְׁלֵוְתָֽךְ׃ (of your prosperity).

KJV (4:27)

Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by showing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquility.

Inspired Version (4:28)

All this came upon the king Nebuchadnezzar.

Hebrew (4:28)

כֹּ֣לָּא (All) מְּטָ֔א (this happened) עַל־ (to) נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֖ר (Nebuchadnezzar). מַלְכָּֽא׃פ (King)

KJV (4:28)

All this came upon the king Nebuchadnezzar.

Inspired Version (4:29)

At the end of twelve months, he walked in the palace of the kingdom of Babylon.

Hebrew (4:29)

לִקְצָ֥ת (later), יַרְחִ֖ין (months) תְּרֵֽי־ (Twelve) עֲשַׂ֑ר (. . .) עַל־ (on) הֵיכַ֧ל (the roof of the royal palace) מַלְכוּתָ֛א (. . .) דִּ֥י (of) בָבֶ֖ל (Babylon), מְהַלֵּ֥ךְ (walking) הֲוָֽה׃ (as he was)

KJV (4:29)

At the end of twelve months he walked in the palace of the kingdom of Babylon.

Inspired Version (4:30)

The king spake and said, Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power and for the honor of my majesty?

Hebrew (4:30)

עָנֵ֤ה (exclaimed), מַלְכָּא֙ (the king) וְאָמַ֔ר (. . .) הֲלָ֥א (not) דָא־ (Is this) הִ֖יא (. . .) בָּבֶ֣ל (Babylon) רַבְּתָ֑א (the Great), דִּֽי־ (which) אֲנָ֤ה (I myself) בֱנַיְתַהּ֙ (have built) לְבֵ֣ית (residence) מַלְכ֔וּ (as a royal) בִּתְקַ֥ף (by the might) חִסְנִ֖י (of my power) וְלִיקָ֥ר (and for the glory) הַדְרִֽי׃ (of my majesty)?

KJV (4:30)

The king spake, and said, Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power, and for the honor of my majesty?

Inspired Version (4:31)

While the word was in the king's mouth, there fell a voice from heaven, saying, O King Nebuchadnezzar, to thee it is spoken: The kingdom is departed from thee.

Hebrew (4:31)

ע֗וֹד (were still) מִלְּתָא֙ (While the words) בְּפֻ֣ם (mouth), מַלְכָּ֔א (in the king’s) קָ֖ל (a voice) מִן־ (from) שְׁמַיָּ֣א (heaven): נְפַ֑ל (came) לָ֤ךְ (to you), אָֽמְרִין֙ (It is decreed) נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֣ר (Nebuchadnezzar), מַלְכָּ֔א (King) מַלְכוּתָ֖ה (that the kingdom) עֲדָ֥ת (has departed) מִנָּֽךְ׃ (from you).

KJV (4:31)

While the word was in the king's mouth, there fell a voice from heaven, saying, O king Nebuchadnezzar, to thee it is spoken; The kingdom is departed from thee.

Inspired Version (4:32)

And they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field; they shall make thee 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.

Hebrew (4:32)

וּמִן־ (from) אֲנָשָׁא֩ (mankind) לָ֨ךְ () טָֽרְדִ֜ין (You will be driven away) וְֽעִם־ (with) חֵיוַ֧ת (the beasts) בָּרָ֣א (of the field), מְדֹרָ֗ךְ (to live) עִשְׂבָּ֤א (grass) כְתוֹרִין֙ (like an ox) לָ֣ךְ (). יְטַעֲמ֔וּן (and you will feed on) וְשִׁבְעָ֥ה (And seven) עִדָּנִ֖ין (times) יַחְלְפ֣וּן (will pass) עִלַיִךְ (you by), עַ֣ד (until) דִּֽי־ (. . .) תִנְדַּ֗ע (you acknowledge) דִּֽי־ (that) שַׁלִּ֤יט (rules) עִלָּיאָ֙ (the Most High) בְּמַלְכ֣וּת (over the kingdom) אֲנָשָׁ֔א (of mankind) וּלְמַן־ (to whom) דִּ֥י (. . .) יִצְבֵּ֖א (He wishes). יִתְּנִנַּֽהּ׃ (and gives it)

KJV (4:32)

And they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field: they shall make thee 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.

Inspired Version (4:33)

The same hour was the thing fulfilled upon Nebuchadnezzar; and he was driven from men and did eat grass as oxen; and his body was wet with the dew of heaven till his hairs were grown like eagles' feathers and his nails like birds' claws.

Hebrew (4:33)

בַּהּ־ (At that) שַׁעֲתָ֗א (moment) מִלְּתָא֮ (the sentence) סָ֣פַת (was fulfilled). עַל־ (against) נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּר֒ (Nebuchadnezzar) וּמִן־ (from) אֲנָשָׁ֣א (mankind). טְרִ֔יד (He was driven away) וְעִשְׂבָּ֤א (grass) כְתוֹרִין֙ (like an ox), יֵאכֻ֔ל (He ate) וּמִטַּ֥ל (with the dew) שְׁמַיָּ֖א (of heaven), גִּשְׁמֵ֣הּ (and his body) יִצְטַבַּ֑ע (was drenched) עַ֣ד (until) דִּ֥י (. . .) שַׂעְרֵ֛הּ (his hair) כְּנִשְׁרִ֥ין (like [the feathers of] an eagle) רְבָ֖ה (grew) וְטִפְר֥וֹהִי (and his nails) כְצִפְּרִֽין׃ (like [the claws of] a bird).

KJV (4:33)

The same hour was the thing fulfilled upon Nebuchadnezzar: and he was driven from men, and did eat grass as oxen, and his body was wet with the dew of heaven, till his hairs were grown like eagles' feathers, and his nails like birds' claws.

Inspired Version (4:34)

And at the end of the days, I, Nebuchadnezzar, lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me; and I blessed the Most High, and I praised and honored him that liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion; and his kingdom is from generation to generation;

Hebrew (4:34)

וְלִקְצָ֣ת (But at the end) יֽוֹמַיָּה֩ (of those days) אֲנָ֨ה (I), נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֜ר (Nebuchadnezzar), עַיְנַ֣י׀ (looked up) לִשְׁמַיָּ֣א (to heaven), נִטְלֵ֗ת (. . .) וּמַנְדְּעִי֙ (and my sanity) עֲלַ֣י (to me). יְת֔וּב (was restored) וּלְעִלָּיָא (the Most High), בָּרְכֵ֔ת (Then I praised) וּלְחַ֥י (Him who lives) עָלְמָ֖א (forever): שַׁבְּחֵ֣ת (and I honored) וְהַדְּרֵ֑ת (and glorified) דִּ֤י (. . .) שָׁלְטָנֵהּ֙ (For His dominion) שָׁלְטָ֣ן (dominion), עָלַ֔ם (is an everlasting) וּמַלְכוּתֵ֖הּ (and His kingdom) עִם־ (endures from) דָּ֥ר (generation) וְדָֽר׃ (to generation).

KJV (4:34)

And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honored him that liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation:

Inspired Version (4:35)

And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing; and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven and among the inhabitants of the earth. And none can stay his hand or say unto him, What doest thou?

Hebrew (4:35)

וְכָל־ (All) דָּאֲרֵי (the peoples) אַרְעָא֙ (of the earth) כְּלָ֣ה (as nothing), חֲשִׁיבִ֔ין (are counted) וּֽכְמִצְבְּיֵ֗הּ (as He pleases) עָבֵד֙ (and He does) בְּחֵ֣יל (with the army) שְׁמַיָּ֔א (of heaven) וְדָאֲרֵי (and the peoples) אַרְעָ֑א (of the earth). וְלָ֤א (no) אִיתַי֙ (There is) דִּֽי־ (one who) יְמַחֵ֣א (can restrain) בִידֵ֔הּ (His hand) וְיֵ֥אמַר (or say) לֵ֖הּ (to Him), מָ֥ה (What) עֲבַֽדְתְּ׃ (have You done)?

KJV (4:35)

And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?

Inspired Version (4:36)

At the same time, my reason returned unto me; and for the glory of my kingdom, mine honor and brightness returned unto me; and my counsellors and my lords sought unto me; and I was established in my kingdom, and excellent majesty was added unto me.

Hebrew (4:36)

בֵּהּ־ (At) זִמְנָ֞א (the same time) מַנְדְּעִ֣י׀ (my sanity) יְת֣וּב (was restored) עֲלַ֗י (-), וְלִיקַ֨ר (for the glory) מַלְכוּתִ֜י (of my kingdom). הַדְרִ֤י (my honor) וְזִוִי֙ (and splendor) יְת֣וּב (returned) עֲלַ֔י (to me) וְלִ֕י () הַדָּֽבְרַ֥י (My advisers) וְרַבְרְבָנַ֖י (and nobles) יְבַע֑וֹן (sought me out), וְעַל־ (to) מַלְכוּתִ֣י (my throne), הָתְקְנַ֔ת (and I was restored) וּרְב֥וּ (greatness) יַתִּירָ֖ה (and surpassing) ה֥וּסְפַת (was added) לִֽי׃ (to me).

KJV (4:36)

At the same time my reason returned unto me; and for the glory of my kingdom, mine honor and brightness returned unto me; and my counselors and my lords sought unto me; and I was established in my kingdom, and excellent majesty was added unto me.

Inspired Version (4:37)

Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise, and extol, and honor the King of heaven, all whose works are truth, and his ways judgment; and those that walk in pride he is able to abase.

Hebrew (4:37)

כְּעַ֞ן (Now) אֲנָ֣ה (I), נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֗ר (Nebuchadnezzar), מְשַׁבַּ֨ח (praise) וּמְרוֹמֵ֤ם (and exalt) וּמְהַדַּר֙ (and glorify) לְמֶ֣לֶךְ (the King) שְׁמַיָּ֔א (of heaven), דִּ֤י (for) כָל־ (all) מַעֲבָד֙וֹהִי֙ (His works) קְשֹׁ֔ט (are true) וְאֹרְחָתֵ֖הּ (and all His ways) דִּ֑ין (are just). וְדִי֙ (those) מַהְלְכִ֣ין (who walk) בְּגֵוָ֔ה (in pride). יָכִ֖ל (And He is able) לְהַשְׁפָּלָֽה׃פ (to humble)

KJV (4:37)

Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honor the King of heaven, all whose works are truth, and his ways judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase.

Inspired Version (5:1)

Belshazzar, the king, made a great feast to a thousand of his lords and drank wine before the thousand.

Hebrew (5:1)

בֵּלְשַׁאצַּ֣ר (King Belshazzar) מַלְכָּ֗א ([Later,]) עֲבַד֙ (held) לְחֶ֣ם (feast) רַ֔ב (a great) לְרַבְרְבָנ֖וֹהִי (of his nobles), אֲלַ֑ף (for a thousand) וְלָקֳבֵ֥ל (with) אַלְפָּ֖א (them). חַמְרָ֥א (wine) שָׁתֵֽה׃ (and he drank)

KJV (5:1)

Belshazzar the king made a great feast to a thousand of his lords, and drank wine before the thousand.

Inspired Version (5:2)

Belshazzar, while he tasted the wine, commanded to bring the golden and silver vessels, which his father Nebuchadnezzar had taken out of the temple which was in Jerusalem, that the king and his princes, his wives and his concubines, might drink therein.

Hebrew (5:2)

בֵּלְשַׁאצַּ֞ר (Belshazzar) אֲמַ֣ר׀ (gave orders) בִּטְעֵ֣ם (. . .) חַמְרָ֗א (Under the influence of the wine), לְהַיְתָיָה֙ (to bring) לְמָאנֵי֙ (vessels) דַּהֲבָ֣א (in the gold) וְכַסְפָּ֔א (and silver) דִּ֤י (that) הַנְפֵּק֙ (had taken) נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֣ר (Nebuchadnezzar) אֲב֔וּהִי (his father) מִן־ (from) הֵיכְלָ֖א (the temple) דִּ֣י (. . .) בִירוּשְׁלֶ֑ם (in Jerusalem), וְיִשְׁתּ֣וֹן (could drink) בְּה֗וֹן (from them), מַלְכָּא֙ (so that the king) וְרַבְרְבָנ֔וֹהִי (along with his nobles), שֵׁגְלָתֵ֖הּ (his wives), וּלְחֵנָתֵֽהּ׃ (and his concubines).

KJV (5:2)

Belshazzar, while he tasted the wine, commanded to bring the golden and silver vessels which his father Nebuchadnezzar had taken out of the temple which was in Jerusalem; that the king, and his princes, his wives, and his concubines, might drink therein.

Inspired Version (5:3)

Then they brought the golden vessels that were taken out of the temple of the house of God which was at Jerusalem; and the king and his princes, his wives and his concubines, drank in them.

Hebrew (5:3)

בֵּאדַ֗יִן (Thus) הַיְתִיו֙ (they brought in) מָאנֵ֣י (vessels) דַהֲבָ֔א (the gold) דִּ֣י (that) הַנְפִּ֗קוּ (had been taken) מִן־ (from) הֵֽיכְלָ֛א (the temple), דִּֽי־ (. . .) בֵ֥ית (the house) אֱלָהָ֖א (of God) דִּ֣י (. . .) בִירֽוּשְׁלֶ֑ם (in Jerusalem), וְאִשְׁתִּ֣יו (drank) בְּה֗וֹן (from them), מַלְכָּא֙ (and the king) וְרַבְרְבָנ֔וֹהִי (along with his nobles), שֵׁגְלָתֵ֖הּ (his wives), וּלְחֵנָתֵֽהּ׃ (and his concubines).

KJV (5:3)

Then they brought the golden vessels that were taken out of the temple of the house of God which was at Jerusalem; and the king, and his princes, his wives, and his concubines, drank in them.

Inspired Version (5:4)

They drank wine and praised the gods of gold, and of silver, of brass, of iron, of wood, and of stone.

Hebrew (5:4)

אִשְׁתִּ֖יו (As they drank) חַמְרָ֑א (the wine), וְ֠שַׁבַּחוּ (they praised) לֵֽאלָהֵ֞י ([their] gods) דַּהֲבָ֧א (of gold) וְכַסְפָּ֛א (and silver), נְחָשָׁ֥א (bronze) פַרְזְלָ֖א (and iron), אָעָ֥א (wood) וְאַבְנָֽא׃ (and stone).

KJV (5:4)

They drank wine, and praised the gods of gold, and of silver, of brass, of iron, of wood, and of stone.

Inspired Version (5:5)

In the same hour came forth fingers of a man's hand and wrote over against the candlestick upon the plaster of the wall of the king's palace; and the king saw the part of the hand that wrote.

Hebrew (5:5)

בַּהּ־ (At) שַׁעֲתָ֗ה (that moment) נְפַקוּ (appeared) אֶצְבְּעָן֙ (the fingers) דִּ֣י (of) יַד־ (hand) אֱנָ֔שׁ (a human) וְכָֽתְבָן֙ (and wrote) לָקֳבֵ֣ל (near) נֶבְרַשְׁתָּ֔א (the lampstand) עַל־ (on) גִּירָ֕א (the plaster) דִּֽי־ (of) כְתַ֥ל (the wall), הֵיכְלָ֖א (palace). דִּ֣י (in) מַלְכָּ֑א (the royal) וּמַלְכָּ֣א (As the king) חָזֵ֔ה (watched) פַּ֥ס (the hand) יְדָ֖ה (. . .) דִּ֥י (that) כָתְבָֽה׃ (was writing),

KJV (5:5)

In the same hour came forth fingers of a man's hand, and wrote over against the candlestick upon the plaster of the wall of the king's palace: and the king saw the part of the hand that wrote.

Inspired Version (5:6)

Then the king's countenance was changed, and his thoughts troubled him, so that the joints of his loins were loosed and his knees smote one against another.

Hebrew (5:6)

אֱדַ֤יִן (-) מַלְכָּא֙ (-) זִיוֺ֣הִי (his face) שְׁנ֔וֹהִי (grew pale) וְרַעיֹנֹ֖הִי (and his thoughts) יְבַהֲלוּנֵּ֑הּ (so alarmed him) וְקִטְרֵ֤י (. . .) חַרְצֵהּ֙ (that his hips) מִשְׁתָּרַ֔יִן (gave way) וְאַ֨רְכֻבָּתֵ֔הּ (and his knees) דָּ֥א (knocked together) לְדָ֖א (. . .) נָֽקְשָֽׁן׃ (. . .).

KJV (5:6)

Then the king's countenance was changed, and his thoughts troubled him, so that the joints of his loins were loosed, and his knees smote one against another.

Inspired Version (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 show 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.

Hebrew (5:7)

קָרֵ֤א (called out for) מַלְכָּא֙ (The king) בְּחַ֔יִל (. . .) לְהֶֽעָלָה֙ (to be brought in), לְאָ֣שְׁפַיָּ֔א (the enchanters), כַּשְׂדָּיֵא (astrologers), וְגָזְרַיָּ֑א (and diviners) עָנֵ֨ה (. . .) מַלְכָּ֜א (and he) וְאָמַ֣ר׀ (said) לְחַכִּימֵ֣י (to these wise men) בָבֶ֗ל (of Babylon), דִּ֣י (Whoever) כָל־ (. . .) אֱ֠נָשׁ (. . .) דִּֽי־ (. . .) יִקְרֵ֞ה (reads) כְּתָבָ֣ה (inscription) דְנָ֗ה (this) וּפִשְׁרֵהּ֙ (its interpretation) יְחַוִּנַּ֔נִי (and tells me) אַרְגְּוָנָ֣א (in purple) יִלְבַּ֗שׁ (will be clothed) וְהַמּוֹנְכָא (chain) דִֽי־ (. . .) דַהֲבָא֙ (and have a gold) עַֽל־ (placed around) צַוְּארֵ֔הּ (his neck), וְתַלְתִּ֥י (and he will be made the third) בְמַלְכוּתָ֖א (in the kingdom). יִשְׁלַֽט׃ס (highest ruler)

KJV (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 show 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.

Inspired Version (5:8)

Then came in all the king's wise men; but they could not read the writing nor make known to the king the interpretation thereof.

Hebrew (5:8)

אֱדַ֙יִן֙ (So) עָלֲלִין (came in), כֹּ֖ל (all) חַכִּימֵ֣י (wise men) מַלְכָּ֑א (the king’s) וְלָֽא־ (not) כָהֲלִ֤ין (but they could) כְּתָבָא֙ (the inscription) לְמִקְרֵ֔א (read) וּפִשְׁרָא (or interpret it) לְהוֹדָעָ֥ה (. . .) לְמַלְכָּֽא׃ (for [him]).

KJV (5:8)

Then came in all the king's wise men: but they could not read the writing, nor make known to the king the interpretation thereof.

Inspired Version (5:9)

Then was King Belshazzar greatly troubled, and his countenance was changed in him, and his lords were astonished.

Hebrew (5:9)

אֱ֠דַיִן (Then) מַלְכָּ֤א (King) בֵלְשַׁאצַּר֙ (Belshazzar) שַׂגִּ֣יא (became even more) מִתְבָּהַ֔ל (terrified), וְזִיוֺ֖הִי (his face) שָׁנַ֣יִן (grew even more pale), עֲל֑וֹהִי (. . .) וְרַבְרְבָנ֖וֹהִי (and his nobles) מִֽשְׁתַּבְּשִֽׁין׃ (were bewildered).

KJV (5:9)

Then was king Belshazzar greatly troubled, and his countenance was changed in him, and his lords were astonished.

Inspired Version (5:10)

Now the queen, by reason of the words of the king and his lords, came into the banquet house; and the queen spake and said, O King, live for ever; let not thy thoughts trouble thee nor let thy countenance be changed;

Hebrew (5:10)

מַלְכְּתָ֕א (the queen) לָקֳבֵ֨ל (Hearing) מִלֵּ֤י (the outcry) מַלְכָּא֙ (of the king) וְרַבְרְבָנ֔וֹהִי (and his nobles), לְבֵ֥ית (hall). מִשְׁתְּיָ֖א (the banquet) עַלֲלַת (entered) עֲנָ֨ת (-) מַלְכְּתָ֜א ([she]) וַאֲמֶ֗רֶת (said). מַלְכָּא֙ (O king), לְעָלְמִ֣ין (forever)! חֱיִ֔י (may you live) אַֽל־ (Do not) יְבַהֲלוּךְ֙ (terrify you), רַעְיוֹנָ֔ךְ (let your thoughts) וְזִיוָ֖יךְ (or your face) אַל־ (. . .) יִשְׁתַּנּֽוֹ׃ (grow pale).

KJV (5:10)

Now the queen by reason of the words of the king and his lords came into the banquet house: and the queen spake and said, O king, live for ever: let not thy thoughts trouble thee, nor let thy countenance be changed:

Inspired Version (5:11)

There is a man in thy kingdom in whom is the spirit of the holy gods; and in the days of thy father, light, and understanding, and wisdom--like the wisdom of the gods--was found in him whom the king Nebuchadnezzar, thy father, the king, I say, thy father, made master of the magicians, astrologers, Chaldeans, and soothsayers.

Hebrew (5:11)

אִיתַ֨י (There is) גְּבַ֜ר (a man) בְּמַלְכוּתָ֗ךְ (in your kingdom) דִּ֠י (who) ר֣וּחַ (has the spirit) אֱלָהִ֣ין (gods) קַדִּישִׁין֮ (of the holy) בֵּהּ֒ (in him). וּבְיוֹמֵ֣י (In the days) אֲב֗וּךְ (of your father) נַהִיר֧וּ (to have insight), וְשָׂכְלְתָנ֛וּ (intelligence), וְחָכְמָ֥ה (and wisdom) כְּחָכְמַת־ (like [that]) אֱלָהִ֖ין (of the gods). הִשְׁתְּכַ֣חַת (he was found) בֵּ֑הּ () וּמַלְכָּ֤א (King) נְבֻֽכַדְנֶצַּר֙ (Nebuchadnezzar), אֲב֔וּךְ (Your father), רַ֧ב (chief) חַרְטֻמִּ֣ין (of the magicians), אָֽשְׁפִ֗ין (enchanters), כַּשְׂדָּאִין֙ (astrologers), גָּזְרִ֔ין ([and] diviners). הֲקִימֵ֖הּ (appointed him) אֲב֥וּךְ (Your own father), מַלְכָּֽא׃ (the king),

KJV (5:11)

There is a man in thy kingdom, in whom is the spirit of the holy gods; and in the days of thy father light and understanding and wisdom, like the wisdom of the gods, was found in him; whom the king Nebuchadnezzar thy father, the king, I say, thy father, made master of the magicians, astrologers, Chaldeans, and soothsayers;

Inspired Version (5:12)

Forasmuch as an excellent spirit, and knowledge, and understanding, interpreting of dreams, and showing of hard sentences, and dissolving of doubts were found in the same Daniel--whom the king named Belteshazzar--now let Daniel be called, and he will show the interpretation.

Hebrew (5:12)

כָּל־ (did this) קֳבֵ֡ל (because) דִּ֣י (. . .) ר֣וּחַ׀ (spirit), יַתִּירָ֡ה (to have an extraordinary) וּמַנְדַּ֡ע (as well as knowledge), וְשָׂכְלְתָנ֡וּ (understanding), מְפַשַּׁ֣ר (and the ability to interpret) חֶלְמִין֩ (dreams), וַֽאַֽחֲוָיַ֨ת (explain) אֲחִידָ֜ן (riddles), וּמְשָׁרֵ֣א (and solve) קִטְרִ֗ין (difficult problems). הִשְׁתְּכַ֤חַת (was found) בֵּהּ֙ () בְּדָ֣נִיֵּ֔אל (Daniel), דִּֽי־ (the one) מַלְכָּ֥א ([he]) שָׂם־ (named) שְׁמֵ֖הּ (. . .) בֵּלְטְשַׁאצַּ֑ר (Belteshazzar), כְּעַ֛ן (therefore), דָּנִיֵּ֥אל (Daniel), יִתְקְרֵ֖י (Summon) וּפִשְׁרָ֥ה (the interpretation). יְהַֽחֲוֵֽה׃פ (and he will give you)

KJV (5:12)

Forasmuch as an excellent spirit, and knowledge, and understanding, interpreting of dreams, and showing of hard sentences, and dissolving of doubts, were found in the same Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar: now let Daniel be called, and he will show the interpretation.

Inspired Version (5:13)

Then was Daniel brought in before the king. And the king spake and said unto Daniel, Art thou that Daniel which art of the children of the captivity of Judah, whom the king, my father, brought out of Jewry?

Hebrew (5:13)

בֵּאדַ֙יִן֙ (So) דָּֽנִיֵּ֔אל (Daniel) הֻעַ֖ל (was brought) קֳדָ֣ם (before) מַלְכָּ֑א (the king), עָנֵ֨ה (. . .) מַלְכָּ֜א ([who]) וְאָמַ֣ר (asked) לְדָנִיֵּ֗אל (him), אַנְתָּה (Are you) ה֤וּא (. . .) דָנִיֵּאל֙ (Daniel), דִּֽי־ (one) מִן־ (of) בְּנֵ֤י (the exiles) גָלוּתָא֙ (. . .) דִּ֣י (-) יְה֔וּד (-) דִּ֥י (-) הַיְתִ֛י (brought) מַלְכָּ֥א (the king) אַ֖בִי (my father) מִן־ (from) יְהֽוּד׃ (Judah)?

KJV (5:13)

Then was Daniel brought in before the king. And the king spake and said unto Daniel, Art thou that Daniel, which art of the children of the captivity of Judah, whom the king my father brought out of Jewry?

Inspired Version (5:14)

I 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.

Hebrew (5:14)

וְשִׁמְעֵ֣ת (I have heard) עֲלַיִךְ (. . .) דִּ֛י (that) ר֥וּחַ (the spirit) אֱלָהִ֖ין (of the gods) בָּ֑ךְ (is in you), וְנַהִיר֧וּ (and that you have insight), וְשָׂכְלְתָנ֛וּ (intelligence), וְחָכְמָ֥ה (wisdom). יַתִּירָ֖ה (and extraordinary) הִשְׁתְּכַ֥חַת () בָּֽךְ׃ ()

KJV (5:14)

I 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.

Inspired Version (5:15)

And now the wise men, the astrologers, have been brought in before me, that they should read this writing and make known unto me the interpretation thereof; but they could not show the interpretation of the thing.

Hebrew (5:15)

וּכְעַ֞ן (Now) הֻעַ֣לּוּ (were brought) קָֽדָמַ֗י (before me) חַכִּֽימַיָּא֙ (the wise men) אָֽשְׁפַיָּ֔א (and enchanters) דִּֽי־ (. . .) כְתָבָ֤ה (inscription) דְנָה֙ (this) יִקְר֔וֹן (to read) וּפִשְׁרֵ֖הּ (and interpret it) לְהוֹדָעֻתַ֑נִי (for me), וְלָֽא־ (not) כָהֲלִ֥ין (but they could) פְּשַֽׁר־ (interpretation). מִלְּתָ֖א (its) לְהַחֲוָיָֽה׃ (give)

KJV (5:15)

And now the wise men, the astrologers, have been brought in before me, that they should read this writing, and make known unto me the interpretation thereof: but they could not show the interpretation of the thing:

Inspired Version (5:16)

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.

Hebrew (5:16)

וַאֲנָה֙ (But) שִׁמְעֵ֣ת (I have heard) עֲלַיִךְ (about you), דִּֽי־ (that) תוּכַל (you are able) פִּשְׁרִ֛ין (to give interpretations) לְמִפְשַׁ֖ר (. . .) וְקִטְרִ֣ין (difficult problems). לְמִשְׁרֵ֑א (and solve) כְּעַ֡ן (Therefore), הֵן֩ (if) תּוּכַל (you can) כְּתָבָ֜א (this inscription) לְמִקְרֵ֗א (read) וּפִשְׁרֵהּ֙ (its interpretation), לְהוֹדָ֣עֻתַ֔נִי (and give me) אַרְגְּוָנָ֣א (in purple) תִלְבַּ֗שׁ (you will be clothed) וְהַמּוֹנְכָא (chain) דִֽי־ () דַהֲבָא֙ (and have a gold) עַֽל־ (placed around) צַוְּארָ֔ךְ (your neck), וְתַלְתָּ֥א (and you will be made the third) בְמַלְכוּתָ֖א (in the kingdom). תִּשְׁלַֽט׃פ (highest ruler)

KJV (5:16)

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.

Inspired Version (5:17)

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.

Hebrew (5:17)

בֵּאדַ֜יִן (In response), עָנֵ֣ה (. . .) דָנִיֵּ֗אל (Daniel) וְאָמַר֙ (said) קֳדָ֣ם (. . .) מַלְכָּ֔א (to the king), מַתְּנָתָךְ֙ (your gifts) לָ֣ךְ (for yourself) לֶֽהֶוְיָ֔ן (You may keep) וּנְבָ֥זְבְּיָתָ֖ךְ (your rewards) לְאָחֳרָ֣ן (to someone else). הַ֑ב (and give) בְּרַ֗ם (Nevertheless), כְּתָבָא֙ (the inscription) אֶקְרֵ֣א (I will read) לְמַלְכָּ֔א (for the king) וּפִשְׁרָ֖א (and interpret it) אֲהוֹדְעִנֵּֽהּ׃ (for him).

KJV (5:17)

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.

Inspired Version (5:18)

O thou king, the most high God gave Nebuchadnezzar, thy father, a kingdom, and majesty, and glory, and honor;

Hebrew (5:18)

אַנְתָּה (As for you), מַלְכָּ֑א (O king), אֱלָהָא֙ (God) עִלָּיָא (the Most High) מַלְכוּתָ֤א (sovereignty) וּרְבוּתָא֙ (and greatness), וִיקָרָ֣א (glory) וְהַדְרָ֔ה (and honor). יְהַ֖ב (gave) לִנְבֻכַדְנֶצַּ֥ר (Nebuchadnezzar) אֲבֽוּךְ׃ (your father)

KJV (5:18)

O thou king, the most high God gave Nebuchadnezzar thy father a kingdom, and majesty, and glory, and honour:

Inspired Version (5:19)

And for the majesty that he gave him, all people, nations, and languages trembled and feared before him; whom he would he slew; and whom he would he kept alive; and whom he would he set up; and whom he would he put down.

Hebrew (5:19)

וּמִן־ (Because of) רְבוּתָא֙ (the greatness) דִּ֣י (that) יְהַב־ (He bestowed) לֵ֔הּ (on him), כֹּ֣ל (of every) עַֽמְמַיָּ֗א (the people) אֻמַיָּא֙ (nation) וְלִשָּׁ֣נַיָּ֔א (and language) הֲו֛וֹ (vvv) זָאֲעִין (trembled) וְדָחֲלִ֖ין (in fear) מִן־ (before) קֳדָמ֑וֹהִי (him). דִּֽי־ (whom) הֲוָ֨ה (he) צָבֵ֜א (wished) הֲוָ֣א (He) קָטֵ֗ל (killed) וְדִֽי־ (whom) הֲוָ֤ה (he) צָבֵא֙ (wished); הֲוָ֣ה (. . .) מַחֵ֔א (and kept alive) וְדִֽי־ (whom) הֲוָ֤ה (he) צָבֵא֙ (wished) הֲוָ֣ה (. . .) מָרִ֔ים (he exalted) וְדִֽי־ (whom) הֲוָ֥ה (he) צָבֵ֖א (wished). הֲוָ֥ה (. . .) מַשְׁפִּֽיל׃ (and humbled)

KJV (5:19)

And for the majesty that he gave him, all people, nations, and languages, trembled and feared before him: whom he would he slew; and whom he would he kept alive; and whom he would he set up; and whom he would he put down.

Inspired Version (5:20)

But when his heart was lifted up and his mind hardened in pride, he was deposed from his kingly throne; and they took his glory from him;

Hebrew (5:20)

וּכְדִי֙ (But when) רִ֣ם (became arrogant) לִבְבֵ֔הּ (his heart) וְרוּחֵ֖הּ (and his spirit) תִּֽקְפַ֣ת (was hardened) לַהֲזָדָ֑ה (with pride), הָנְחַת֙ (he was deposed) מִן־ (from) כָּרְסֵ֣א (throne), מַלְכוּתֵ֔הּ (his royal) וִֽיקָרָ֖ה (and his glory) הֶעְדִּ֥יוּ (was taken) מִנֵּֽהּ׃ (from him).

KJV (5:20)

But when his heart was lifted up, and his mind hardened in pride, he was deposed from his kingly throne, and they took his glory from him:

Inspired Version (5:21)

And he was driven from the sons of men; and his heart was made like the beasts, and his dwelling was with the wild asses; they fed him with grass like oxen; and his body was wet with the dew of heaven--till he knew that the most high God ruled in the kingdom of men and that he appointeth over it whomsoever he will.

Hebrew (5:21)

וּמִן־ (from) בְּנֵי֩ (mankind) אֲנָשָׁ֨א (. . .), טְרִ֜יד (He was driven away) וְלִבְבֵ֣הּ׀ (and his mind) עִם־ (was like) חֵיוְתָ֣א ([that of] a beast). שְׁוִי (. . .) וְעִם־ (with) עֲרָֽדַיָּא֙ (the wild donkeys) מְדוֹרֵ֔הּ (He lived) עִשְׂבָּ֤א (grass) כְתוֹרִין֙ (like an ox), יְטַ֣עֲמוּנֵּ֔הּ (and ate) וּמִטַּ֥ל (with the dew) שְׁמַיָּ֖א (of heaven) גִּשְׁמֵ֣הּ (and his body) יִצְטַבַּ֑ע (was drenched) עַ֣ד (until) דִּֽי־ (. . .) יְדַ֗ע (he acknowledged) דִּֽי־ (that) שַׁלִּ֞יט (rules) אֱלָהָ֤א (God) עִלָּיָא (the Most High) בְּמַלְכ֣וּת (over the kingdom) אֲנָשָׁ֔א (of mankind), וּלְמַן־ (whom) דִּ֥י (. . .) יִצְבֵּ֖ה (He wishes). יְהָקֵ֥ים (setting) עֲלַיֵהּ׃ (over it)

KJV (5:21)

And he was driven from the sons of men; and his heart was made like the beasts, and his dwelling was with the wild asses: they fed him with grass like oxen, and his body was wet with the dew of heaven; till he knew that the most high God ruled in the kingdom of men, and that he appointeth over it whomsoever he will.

Inspired Version (5:22)

And thou, his son, O Belshazzar, hast not humbled thine heart, though thou knewest all this,

Hebrew (5:22)

וְאַנְתָּה (But you) בְּרֵהּ֙ (his son), בֵּלְשַׁאצַּ֔ר (O Belshazzar), לָ֥א (have not) הַשְׁפֵּ֖לְתְּ (humbled) לִבְבָ֑ךְ (your heart), כָּל־ (all) קֳבֵ֕ל (even though) דִּ֥י (. . .) כָל־ (. . .) דְּנָ֖ה (this). יְדַֽעְתָּ׃ (you knew)

KJV (5:22)

And thou his son, O Belshazzar, hast not humbled thine heart, though thou knewest all this;

Inspired Version (5:23)

But hast lifted up thyself against the Lord of heaven; and they have brought the vessels of his house before thee; and thou and thy lords, thy wives and thy concubines, have drunk wine in them; and thou hast praised the gods of silver and gold, of brass, iron, wood, and stone which see not, nor hear, nor know; and the God in whose hand thy breath is, and whose are all thy ways, hast thou not glorified.

Hebrew (5:23)

וְעַ֣ל (yourself against) מָרֵֽא־ (the Lord) שְׁמַיָּ֣א׀ (of heaven). הִתְרוֹמַ֡מְתָּ (Instead, you have exalted) וּלְמָֽאנַיָּ֨א (The vessels) דִֽי־ (from) בַיְתֵ֜הּ (His house) הַיְתִ֣יו (were brought) קָדָמַיִךְ (to you), וְאַנְתָּה (and as you) וְרַבְרְבָנַיִךְ (with your nobles), שֵֽׁגְלָתָ֣ךְ (wives), וּלְחֵנָתָךְ֮ (and concubines), חַמְרָא֮ (wine) שָׁתַ֣יִן (drank) בְּהוֹן֒ (from them) וְלֵֽאלָהֵ֣י ([your] gods) כַסְפָּֽא־ (of silver) וְ֠דַהֲבָא (and gold), נְחָשָׁ֨א (bronze) פַרְזְלָ֜א (and iron), אָעָ֣א (wood) וְאַבְנָ֗א (and stone), דִּ֠י (which) לָֽא־ (cannot) חָזַ֧יִן (see) וְלָא־ (or) שָׁמְעִ֛ין (hear) וְלָ֥א (or) יָדְעִ֖ין (understand). שַׁבַּ֑חְתָּ (you praised) וְלֵֽאלָהָ֞א (the God) דִּֽי־ (who) נִשְׁמְתָ֥ךְ (your very breath) בִּידֵ֛הּ (in His hand) וְכָל־ (and all) אֹרְחָתָ֥ךְ (your ways). לֵ֖הּ (holds) לָ֥א (But you have failed to) הַדַּֽרְתָּ׃ (glorify)

KJV (5:23)

But hast lifted up thyself against the Lord of heaven; and they have brought the vessels of his house before thee, and thou, and thy lords, thy wives, and thy concubines, have drunk wine in them; and thou hast praised the gods of silver, and gold, of brass, iron, wood, and stone, which see not, nor hear, nor know: and the God in whose hand thy breath is, and whose are all thy ways, hast thou not glorified:

Inspired Version (5:24)

Then was the part of the hand sent from him; and this writing was written.

Hebrew (5:24)

בֵּאדַ֙יִן֙ (Therefore) מִן־ (. . .) קֳדָמ֔וֹהִי (. . .) שְׁלִ֖יַחַ (He sent) פַּסָּ֣א (. . .) דִֽי־ (. . .) יְדָ֑א (the hand) וּכְתָבָ֥א (inscription). דְנָ֖ה (the) רְשִֽׁים׃ (that wrote)

KJV (5:24)

Then was the part of the hand sent from him; and this writing was written.

Inspired Version (5:25)

And this is the writing that was written: MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN.

Hebrew (5:25)

וּדְנָ֥ה (Now this) כְתָבָ֖א (is the inscription) דִּ֣י (that) רְשִׁ֑ים (was written): מְנֵ֥א (MENE), מְנֵ֖א (MENE), תְּקֵ֥ל (TEKEL), וּפַרְסִֽין׃ (PARSIN).

KJV (5:25)

And this is the writing that was written, MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN.

Inspired Version (5:26)

This is the interpretation of the thing--MENE: God hath numbered thy kingdom and finished it.

Hebrew (5:26)

דְּנָ֖ה ([And] this) פְּשַֽׁר־ (is the interpretation) מִלְּתָ֑א (of the message): מְנֵ֕א (MENE) מְנָֽה־ (has numbered) אֱלָהָ֥א (means that God) מַלְכוּתָ֖ךְ (the days of your reign) וְהַשְׁלְמַֽהּ׃ (and brought it to an end).

KJV (5:26)

This is the interpretation of the thing: MENE; God hath numbered thy kingdom, and finished it.

Inspired Version (5:27)

TEKEL: Thou art weighed in the balances and art found wanting.

Hebrew (5:27)

תְּקֵ֑ל (TEKEL) תְּקִ֥ילְתָּה (means that you have been weighed) בְמֹֽאזַנְיָ֖א (on the scales) וְהִשְׁתְּכַ֥חַתְּ (and found) חַסִּֽיר׃ (deficient).

KJV (5:27)

TEKEL; Thou art weighed in the balances, and art found wanting.

Inspired Version (5:28)

UPHARSIN: Thy kingdom is divided and given to the Medes and Persians.

Hebrew (5:28)

פְּרֵ֑ס (PERES) פְּרִיסַת֙ (has been divided) מַלְכוּתָ֔ךְ (means that your kingdom) וִיהִיבַ֖ת (and given over) לְמָדַ֥י (to the Medes) וּפָרָֽס׃ (and Persians).

KJV (5:28)

PERES; Thy kingdom is divided, and given to the Medes and Persians.

Inspired Version (5:29)

Then commanded Belshazzar; and they clothed Daniel with scarlet, and put a chain of gold about his neck, and made a proclamation concerning him, that he should be the third ruler in the kingdom.

Hebrew (5:29)

בֵּאדַ֣יִן׀ (Then) אֲמַ֣ר (gave the command), בֵּלְשַׁאצַּ֗ר (Belshazzar) וְהַלְבִּ֤ישׁוּ (and they clothed) לְדָֽנִיֵּאל֙ (Daniel) אַרְגְּוָנָ֔א (in purple), וְהַמּוֹנְכָא (chain) דִֽי־ () דַהֲבָ֖א (placed a gold) עַֽל־ (around) צַוְּארֵ֑הּ (his neck), וְהַכְרִ֣זֽוּ (and proclaimed) עֲל֔וֹהִי (him) דִּֽי־ (. . .) לֶהֱוֵ֥א (-) שַׁלִּ֛יט (ruler) תַּלְתָּ֖א (the third highest) בְּמַלְכוּתָֽא׃ (in the kingdom).

KJV (5:29)

Then commanded Belshazzar, and they clothed Daniel with scarlet, and put a chain of gold about his neck, and made a proclamation concerning him, that he should be the third ruler in the kingdom.

Inspired Version (5:30)

In that night was Belshazzar, the king of the Chaldeans, slain.

Hebrew (5:30)

בֵּ֚הּ (That) בְּלֵ֣ילְיָ֔א (very night) קְטִ֕יל (was slain), בֵּלְאשַׁצַּ֖ר (Belshazzar) מַלְכָּ֥א (king) כַשְׂדָּיָא׃פ (of the Chaldeans)

KJV (5:30)

In that night was Belshazzar the king of the Chaldeans slain.

Inspired Version (5:31)

And Darius, the Median, took the kingdom, being about threescore and two years old.

Hebrew (5:31)

וְדָרְיָ֙וֶשׁ֙ (and Darius) מָֽדָיאָ֔ (the Mede) קַבֵּ֖ל (received) מַלְכוּתָ֑א (the kingdom) כְּבַ֥ר (at the age) שְׁנִ֖ין (. . .) שִׁתִּ֥ין (of sixty-two) וְתַרְתֵּֽין׃ (. . .).

KJV (5:31)

And Darius the Median took the kingdom, being about threescore and two years old.

Inspired Version (6:1)

It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom a hundred and twenty princes, which should be over the whole kingdom,

Hebrew (6:1)

שְׁפַר֙ (Now it) קֳדָ֣ם (pleased) דָּרְיָ֔וֶשׁ (Darius) וַהֲקִים֙ (to appoint) עַל־ (-) מַלְכוּתָ֔א (-) לַאֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנַיָּ֖א (satraps) מְאָ֣ה (120) וְעֶשְׂרִ֑ין (. . .) דִּ֥י (. . .) לֶהֱוֺ֖ן (to rule) בְּכָל־ (throughout) מַלְכוּתָֽא׃ (the kingdom),

KJV (6:1)

It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom a hundred and twenty princes, which should be over the whole kingdom;

Inspired Version (6:2)

And over these, three presidents, of whom Daniel was first, that the princes might give accounts unto them, and the king should have no damage.

Hebrew (6:2)

וְעֵ֤לָּא (and over them) מִנְּהוֹן֙ (. . .) סָרְכִ֣ין (administrators), תְּלָתָ֔א (three) דִּ֥י (. . .) דָנִיֵּ֖אל (including Daniel), חַֽד־ (. . .) מִנְּה֑וֹן (. . .) דִּֽי־ (. . .) לֶהֱוֺ֞ן () אֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנַיָּ֣א (satraps) אִלֵּ֗ין (these) יָהֲבִ֤ין (. . .) לְהוֹן֙ (to whom) טַעְמָ֔א (were accountable) וּמַלְכָּ֖א (so that the king) לָֽא־ (not) לֶהֱוֵ֥א (would) נָזִֽק׃ (suffer loss).

KJV (6:2)

And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was first: that the princes might give accounts unto them, and the king should have no damage.

Inspired Version (6:3)

Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.

Hebrew (6:3)

אֱדַ֙יִן֙ (Soon), דָּנִיֵּ֣אל (Daniel) דְּנָ֔ה (. . .) הֲוָ֣א (. . .) מִתְנַצַּ֔ח (distinguished himself) עַל־ (among) סָרְכַיָּ֖א (the administrators) וַאֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנַיָּ֑א (and satraps) כָּל־ (). קֳבֵ֗ל (by) דִּ֣י (. . .) ר֤וּחַ (spirit), יַתִּירָא֙ (his extraordinary) בֵּ֔הּ () וּמַלְכָּ֣א (So the king) עֲשִׁ֔ית (planned) לַהֲקָמוּתֵ֖הּ (to set him) עַל־ (over) כָּל־ (the whole) מַלְכוּתָֽא׃ (kingdom).

KJV (6:3)

Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.

Inspired Version (6:4)

Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion nor fault, forasmuch as he was faithful; neither was there any error or fault found in him.

Hebrew (6:4)

אֱדַ֨יִן (Thus) סָֽרְכַיָּ֜א (the administrators) וַאֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנַיָּ֗א (and satraps) הֲו֨וֹ (sought) בָעַ֧יִן (. . .) עִלָּ֛ה (a charge) לְהַשְׁכָּחָ֥ה (. . .) לְדָנִיֵּ֖אל (against Daniel) מִצַּ֣ד (concerning) מַלְכוּתָ֑א (the kingdom), וְכָל־ (no) עִלָּ֨ה (charge) וּשְׁחִיתָ֜ה (or corruption), לָא־ (. . .) יָכְלִ֣ין (but they could) לְהַשְׁכָּחָ֗ה (find) כָּל־ () קֳבֵל֙ (because) דִּֽי־ (. . .) מְהֵימַ֣ן (was trustworthy), ה֔וּא (he) וְכָל־ (. . .) שָׁלוּ֙ (negligence) וּשְׁחִיתָ֔ה (or corruption) לָ֥א (and no) הִשְׁתְּכַ֖חַת (was found) עֲלֽוֹהִי׃ (in him).

KJV (6:4)

Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion nor fault; forasmuch as he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him.

Inspired Version (6:5)

Then said these men, We shall not find any occasion against this Daniel except we find it against him concerning the law of God.

Hebrew (6:5)

אֱ֠דַיִן (Finally) גֻּבְרַיָּ֤א (men) אִלֵּךְ֙ (these) אָֽמְרִ֔ין (said), דִּ֣י (. . .) לָ֧א (We will never) נְהַשְׁכַּ֛ח (find) לְדָנִיֵּ֥אל (Daniel) דְּנָ֖ה (against this) כָּל־ (any) עִלָּ֑א (charge) לָהֵ֕ן (unless) הַשְׁכַּ֥חְנָֽה (we find [something]) עֲל֖וֹהִי (against him) בְּדָ֥ת (concerning the law) אֱלָהֵֽהּ׃ס (of his God).

KJV (6:5)

Then said these men, We shall not find any occasion against this Daniel, except we find it against him concerning the law of his God.

Inspired Version (6:6)

Then these presidents and princes assembled together to the king and said thus unto him, King Darius, live for ever.

Hebrew (6:6)

אֱ֠דַיִן (So) סָרְכַיָּ֤א (the administrators) וַאֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנַיָּא֙ (and satraps) אִלֵּ֔ן (. . .) הַרְגִּ֖שׁוּ (went together) עַל־ (to) מַלְכָּ֑א (the king) וְכֵן֙ (. . .) אָמְרִ֣ין (and said) לֵ֔הּ (), דָּרְיָ֥וֶשׁ (Darius), מַלְכָּ֖א (O King) לְעָלְמִ֥ין (forever)! חֱיִֽי׃ (may you live)

KJV (6:6)

Then these presidents and princes assembled together to the king, and said thus unto him, King Darius, live for ever.

Inspired Version (6:7)

All the presidents of the kingdom, the governors and the princes, the counsellors and the captains, have consulted together to establish a royal statute and to make a firm decree that whosoever shall ask a petition of any god or man for thirty days, save of thee, O King, he shall be cast into the den of lions.

Hebrew (6:7)

אִתְיָעַ֜טוּ (have agreed) כֹּ֣ל׀ (All) סָרְכֵ֣י (administrators), מַלְכוּתָ֗א (the royal) סִגְנַיָּ֤א (prefects), וַֽאֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנַיָּא֙ (satraps), הַדָּֽבְרַיָּ֣א (advisers), וּפַחֲוָתָ֔א (and governors) לְקַיָּמָ֤ה (should establish) קְיָם֙ (an ordinance) מַלְכָּ֔א (that the king) וּלְתַקָּפָ֖ה (and enforce) אֱסָ֑ר (a decree) דִּ֣י (that) כָל־ (anyone) דִּֽי־ (who) יִבְעֵ֣ה (petitions) בָ֠עוּ (. . .) מִן־ (. . .) כָּל־ (any) אֱלָ֨הּ (god) וֶֽאֱנָ֜שׁ (or man) עַד־ (for) יוֹמִ֣ין (days) תְּלָתִ֗ין (thirty) לָהֵן֙ (except you), מִנָּ֣ךְ (. . .) מַלְכָּ֔א (O king), יִתְרְמֵ֕א (will be thrown) לְגֹ֖ב (into the den) אַרְיָוָתָֽא׃ (of lions).

KJV (6:7)

All the presidents of the kingdom, the governors, and the princes, the counselors, and the captains, have consulted together to establish a royal statute, and to make a firm decree, that whosoever shall ask a petition of any God or man for thirty days, save of thee, O king, he shall be cast into the den of lions.

Inspired Version (6:8)

Now, O King, establish the decree, and sign the writing, that it be not changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not.

Hebrew (6:8)

כְּעַ֣ן (Therefore), מַלְכָּ֔א (O king), תְּקִ֥ים (establish) אֱסָרָ֖א (the decree) וְתִרְשֻׁ֣ם (and sign) כְּתָבָ֑א (the document) דִּ֣י (so that) לָ֧א (it cannot) לְהַשְׁנָיָ֛ה (be changed)— כְּדָת־ (in accordance with the law) מָדַ֥י (of the Medes) וּפָרַ֖ס (and Persians), דִּי־ (which) לָ֥א (cannot) תֶעְדֵּֽא׃ (be repealed).

KJV (6:8)

Now, O king, establish the decree, and sign the writing, that it be not changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not.

Inspired Version (6:9)

Wherefore, King Darius signed the writing and the decree.

Hebrew (6:9)

כָּל־ (Therefore) קֳבֵ֖ל (. . .) דְּנָ֑ה (. . .) מַלְכָּא֙ (King) דָּֽרְיָ֔וֶשׁ (Darius) רְשַׁ֥ם (signed) כְּתָבָ֖א (the written) וֶאֱסָרָֽא׃ (decree).

KJV (6:9)

Wherefore king Darius signed the writing and the decree.

Inspired Version (6:10)

Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and, his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.

Hebrew (6:10)

וְ֠דָנִיֵּאל (Daniel) כְּדִ֨י (Now when) יְדַ֜ע (learned) דִּֽי־ (that) רְשִׁ֤ים (had been signed), כְּתָבָא֙ (the document) עַ֣ל (he went) לְבַיְתֵ֔הּ (into his house), וְכַוִּ֨ין (where the windows) פְּתִיחָ֥ן (opened) לֵהּ֙ (of his) בְּעִלִּיתֵ֔הּ (upper room) נֶ֖גֶד (toward) יְרוּשְׁלֶ֑ם (Jerusalem), וְזִמְנִין֩ (times) תְּלָתָ֨ה (and three) בְיוֹמָ֜א (a day) ה֣וּא׀ (he) בָּרֵ֣ךְ (got down) עַל־ (on) בִּרְכ֗וֹהִי (his knees), וּמְצַלֵּ֤א (prayed), וּמוֹדֵא֙ (and gave thanks) קֳדָ֣ם (to) אֱלָהֵ֔הּ (his God), כָּל־ (. . .) קֳבֵל֙ (just as) דִּֽי־ (. . .) הֲוָ֣א (. . .) עָבֵ֔ד (he had done) מִן־ (before) קַדְמַ֖ת (. . .) דְּנָֽה׃ס (. . .).

KJV (6:10)

Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.

Inspired Version (6:11)

Then these men assembled and found Daniel praying and making supplication before his God.

Hebrew (6:11)

אֱ֠דַיִן (Then) גֻּבְרַיָּ֤א (men) אִלֵּךְ֙ (these) הַרְגִּ֔שׁוּ (went as a group) וְהַשְׁכַּ֖חוּ (and found) לְדָנִיֵּ֑אל (Daniel) בָּעֵ֥א (petitioning) וּמִתְחַנַּ֖ן (and imploring) קֳדָ֥ם (. . .) אֱלָהֵֽהּ׃ (his God).

KJV (6:11)

Then these men assembled, and found Daniel praying and making supplication before his God.

Inspired Version (6:12)

Then they came near and spake before the king concerning the king's decree: Hast thou not signed a decree that every man that shall ask a petition of any god or man within thirty days, save of thee, O King, shall be cast into the den of lions? The king answered and said, The thing is true, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not.

Hebrew (6:12)

בֵּ֠אדַיִן (So) קְרִ֨יבוּ (they approached) וְאָמְרִ֥ין (and asked) קֳדָם־ (. . .) מַלְכָּא֮ (the king) עַל־ (about) אֱסָ֣ר (decree): מַלְכָּא֒ (his royal) הֲלָ֧א (Did you not) אֱסָ֣ר (a decree) רְשַׁ֗מְתָּ (sign) דִּ֣י (that) כָל־ (any) אֱנָ֡שׁ (man) דִּֽי־ (who) יִבְעֵה֩ (petitions) מִן־ (. . .) כָּל־ (any) אֱלָ֨הּ (god) וֶֽאֱנָ֜שׁ (or man) עַד־ (for) יוֹמִ֣ין (days) תְּלָתִ֗ין (thirty) לָהֵן֙ (except you), מִנָּ֣ךְ (. . .) מַלְכָּ֔א (O king), יִתְרְמֵ֕א (will be thrown) לְג֖וֹב (into the den) אַרְיָותָ֑א (of lions)? עָנֵ֨ה (replied), מַלְכָּ֜א (The king) וְאָמַ֗ר (. . .) יַצִּיבָ֧א (stands), מִלְּתָ֛א (the order) כְּדָת־ (According to the law) מָדַ֥י (of the Medes) וּפָרַ֖ס (and Persians) דִּי־ (. . .) לָ֥א (and it cannot) תֶעְדֵּֽא׃ (be repealed).

KJV (6:12)

Then they came near, and spake before the king concerning the king's decree; Hast thou not signed a decree, that every man that shall ask a petition of any God or man within thirty days, save of thee, O king, shall be cast into the den of lions? The king answered and said, The thing is true, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not.

Inspired Version (6:13)

Then answered they and said before the king, That Daniel, which is of the children of the captivity of Judah, regardeth not thee, O King, nor the decree that thou hast signed, but maketh his petition three times a day.

Hebrew (6:13)

בֵּ֠אדַיִן (Then) עֲנ֣וֹ (they told) וְאָמְרִין֮ (. . .) קֳדָ֣ם (. . .) מַלְכָּא֒ (the king), דִּ֣י (one) דָנִיֵּ֡אל (Daniel), דִּי֩ (vvv) מִן־ (of) בְּנֵ֨י (the exiles) גָלוּתָ֜א (. . .) דִּ֣י (from) יְה֗וּד (Judah), לָא־ (shows no) שָׂ֨ם (regard) עֲלַיִךְ (for you), מַלְכָּא֙ (O king), טְעֵ֔ם () וְעַל־ (or for) אֱסָרָ֖א (the decree) דִּ֣י (that) רְשַׁ֑מְתָּ (you have signed). וְזִמְנִ֤ין (times) תְּלָתָה֙ (three) בְּיוֹמָ֔א (a day). בָּעֵ֖א (He still makes) בָּעוּתֵֽהּ׃ (his petition)

KJV (6:13)

Then answered they and said before the king, That Daniel, which is of the children of the captivity of Judah, regardeth not thee, O king, nor the decree that thou hast signed, but maketh his petition three times a day.

Inspired Version (6:14)

Then the king, when he heard these words, was sore displeased with himself and set his heart on Daniel, to deliver him; and he labored till the going down of the sun to deliver him.

Hebrew (6:14)

אֱדַ֨יִן (-) מַלְכָּ֜א (the king) כְּדִ֧י (As soon as) מִלְּתָ֣א (this), שְׁמַ֗ע (heard) שַׂגִּיא֙ (he was deeply) בְּאֵ֣שׁ (distressed) עֲל֔וֹהִי (. . .) וְעַ֧ל (and) דָּנִיֵּ֛אל (Daniel), שָׂ֥ם (set) בָּ֖ל ([his] mind) לְשֵׁיזָבוּתֵ֑הּ (on delivering) וְעַד֙ (until) מֶֽעָלֵ֣י (sundown) שִׁמְשָׁ֔א (. . .) הֲוָ֥א (. . .) מִשְׁתַּדַּ֖ר (and he labored) לְהַצָּלוּתֵֽהּ׃ (to rescue him).

KJV (6:14)

Then the king, when he heard these words, was sore displeased with himself, and set his heart on Daniel to deliver him: and he labored till the going down of the sun to deliver him.

Inspired Version (6:15)

Then these men assembled unto the king and said unto the king, Know, O King, that the law of the Medes and Persians is that no decree nor statute which the king establisheth may be changed.

Hebrew (6:15)

בֵּאדַ֙יִן֙ (Then) גֻּבְרַיָּ֣א (men) אִלֵּ֔ךְ (the) הַרְגִּ֖שׁוּ (approached) עַל־ (. . .) מַלְכָּ֑א (the king {together}) וְאָמְרִ֣ין (and said) לְמַלְכָּ֗א (to him), דַּ֤ע (Remember), מַלְכָּא֙ (O king), דִּֽי־ (that) דָת֙ (by the law) לְמָדַ֣י (of the Medes) וּפָרַ֔ס (and Persians) דִּֽי־ (. . .) כָל־ (no) אֱסָ֥ר (decree) וּקְיָ֛ם (or ordinance) דִּֽי־ (. . .) מַלְכָּ֥א (by the king) יְהָקֵ֖ים (established) לָ֥א () לְהַשְׁנָיָֽה׃ (can be changed).

KJV (6:15)

Then these men assembled unto the king, and said unto the king, Know, O king, that the law of the Medes and Persians is, That no decree nor statute which the king establisheth may be changed.

Inspired Version (6:16)

Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel and cast him into the den of lions. Now the king spake and said unto Daniel, Thy God, whom thou servest continually, he will deliver thee.

Hebrew (6:16)

בֵּאדַ֜יִן (So) מַלְכָּ֣א (the king) אֲמַ֗ר (gave the order), וְהַיְתִיו֙ (and they brought) לְדָ֣נִיֵּ֔אל (Daniel) וּרְמ֕וֹ (and threw him) לְגֻבָּ֖א (into the den) דִּ֣י (of) אַרְיָוָתָ֑א (lions). עָנֵ֤ה (said) מַלְכָּא֙ (The king) וְאָמַ֣ר (. . .) לְדָנִיֵּ֔אל (to Daniel), אֱלָהָ֗ךְ (May your God), דִּ֣י (whom) אַנְתָּה (you) פָּֽלַֽח־ (serve) לֵהּ֙ () בִּתְדִירָ֔א (continually), ה֖וּא (. . .) יְשֵׁיזְבִנָּֽךְ׃ (deliver you)!

KJV (6:16)

Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast him into the den of lions. Now the king spake and said unto Daniel, Thy God whom thou servest continually, he will deliver thee.

Inspired Version (6:17)

And a stone was brought and laid upon the mouth of the den; and the king sealed it with his own signet and with the signet of his lords, that the purpose might not be changed concerning Daniel.

Hebrew (6:17)

וְהֵיתָ֙יִת֙ (was brought) אֶ֣בֶן (stone) חֲדָ֔ה (A) וְשֻׂמַ֖ת (and placed) עַל־ (over) פֻּ֣ם (the mouth) גֻּבָּ֑א (of the den), וְחַתְמַ֨הּ (sealed it) מַלְכָּ֜א (and the king) בְּעִזְקְתֵ֗הּ (with his own signet ring) וּבְעִזְקָת֙ (and with the rings) רַבְרְבָנ֔וֹהִי (of his nobles), דִּ֛י (so that) לָא־ (nothing) תִשְׁנֵ֥א (could be changed). צְב֖וּ (. . .) בְּדָנִיֵּֽאל׃ (concerning Daniel)

KJV (6:17)

And a stone was brought, and laid upon the mouth of the den; and the king sealed it with his own signet, and with the signet of his lords; that the purpose might not be changed concerning Daniel.

Inspired Version (6:18)

Then the king went to his palace and passed the night fasting; neither were instruments of music brought before him; and his sleep went from him.

Hebrew (6:18)

אֱ֠דַיִן (Then) אֲזַ֨ל (went) מַלְכָּ֤א (the king) לְהֵֽיכְלֵהּ֙ (to his palace) וּבָ֣ת (and spent the night) טְוָ֔ת (fasting). וְדַחֲוָ֖ן (entertainment) לָא־ (No) הַנְעֵ֣ל (was brought) קָֽדָמ֑וֹהִי (before him), וְשִׁנְתֵּ֖הּ (and sleep) נַדַּ֥ת (fled) עֲלֽוֹהִי׃ (from him).

KJV (6:18)

Then the king went to his palace, and passed the night fasting: neither were instruments of music brought before him: and his sleep went from him.

Inspired Version (6:19)

Then the king arose very early in the morning and went in haste unto the den of lions.

Hebrew (6:19)

בֵּאדַ֣יִן (-) מַלְכָּ֔א (the king) בִּשְׁפַּרְפָּרָ֖א (of dawn), יְק֣וּם (got up) בְּנָגְהָ֑א (At the first light) וּבְהִ֨תְבְּהָלָ֔ה (and hurried) לְגֻבָּ֥א (to the den) דִֽי־ (of) אַרְיָוָתָ֖א (lions). אֲזַֽל׃ (. . .)

KJV (6:19)

Then the king arose very early in the morning, and went in haste unto the den of lions.

Inspired Version (6:20)

And when he came to the den, he cried with a lamentable voice unto Daniel; and the king spake and said to Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the living God, is thy God, whom thou servest continually, able to deliver thee from the lions?

Hebrew (6:20)

וּכְמִקְרְבֵ֣הּ (When he reached) לְגֻבָּ֔א (the den), לְדָ֣נִיֵּ֔אל (-) בְּקָ֥ל (in a voice) עֲצִ֖יב (of anguish) זְעִ֑ק (he cried out) עָנֵ֨ה (-) מַלְכָּ֜א (-) וְאָמַ֣ר (-) לְדָנִיֵּ֗אל (vvv), דָּֽנִיֵּאל֙ (O Daniel), עֲבֵד֙ (servant) אֱלָהָ֣א (God), חַיָּ֔א (of the living) אֱלָהָ֗ךְ (has your God), דִּ֣י (whom) אַנְתָּה (you) פָּֽלַֽח־ (serve) לֵהּ֙ () בִּתְדִירָ֔א (continually), הַיְכִ֥ל (been able) לְשֵׁיזָבוּתָ֖ךְ (to deliver you) מִן־ (from) אַרְיָוָתָֽא׃ (the lions)?

KJV (6:20)

And when he came to the den, he cried with a lamentable voice unto Daniel: and the king spake and said to Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the living God, is thy God, whom thou servest continually, able to deliver thee from the lions?

Inspired Version (6:21)

Then said Daniel unto the king, O King, live for ever.

Hebrew (6:21)

אֱדַ֙יִן֙ (Then) דָּנִיֶּ֔אל (Daniel) עִם־ (-) מַלְכָּ֖א (-), מַלִּ֑ל (replied) מַלְכָּ֖א (O king), לְעָלְמִ֥ין (forever)! חֱיִֽי׃ (may you live)

KJV (6:21)

Then said Daniel unto the king, O king, live for ever.

Inspired Version (6:22)

My God hath sent his angel and hath shut the lions' mouths, that they have not hurt me, forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O King, have I done no hurt.

Hebrew (6:22)

אֱלָהִ֞י (My God) שְׁלַ֣ח (sent) מַלְאֲכֵ֗הּ (His angel) וּֽסֲגַ֛ר (and shut) פֻּ֥ם (the mouths) אַרְיָוָתָ֖א (of the lions). וְלָ֣א (They have not) חַבְּל֑וּנִי (hurt me), כָּל־ (. . .) קֳבֵ֗ל (for) דִּ֤י (. . .) קָֽדָמ֙וֹהִי֙ (in His sight), זָכוּ֙ (innocent) הִשְׁתְּכַ֣חַת (I was found) לִ֔י () וְאַ֤ף (and) קָדָמַיִךְ (against you), מַלְכָּ֔א (O king). חֲבוּלָ֖ה (wrong) לָ֥א (no) עַבְדֵֽת׃ (I have done)

KJV (6:22)

My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.

Inspired Version (6:23)

Then was the king exceeding glad for him and commanded that they should take Daniel up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no manner of hurt was found upon him because he believed in his God.

Hebrew (6:23)

בֵּאדַ֣יִן (-) מַלְכָּ֗א (The king) שַׂגִּיא֙ (was overjoyed) טְאֵ֣ב (. . .) עֲל֔וֹהִי (. . .) וּלְדָ֣נִיֵּ֔אל (Daniel) אֲמַ֖ר (and gave orders) לְהַנְסָקָ֣ה (to lift) מִן־ (out of) גֻּבָּ֑א (the den), וְהֻסַּ֨ק (was lifted) דָּנִיֵּ֜אל (and when Daniel) מִן־ (out of) גֻּבָּ֗א (the den), וְכָל־ (-) חֲבָל֙ (wounds whatsoever) לָא־ (no) הִשְׁתְּכַ֣ח (were found) בֵּ֔הּ (on him), דִּ֖י (because) הֵימִ֥ן (he had trusted) בֵּאלָהֵֽהּ׃ (in his God).

KJV (6:23)

Then was the king exceeding glad for him, and commanded that they should take Daniel up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no manner of hurt was found upon him, because he believed in his God.

Inspired Version (6:24)

And the king commanded, and they brought those men which had accused Daniel; and they cast them into the den of lions--them, their children, and their wives; and the lions had the mastery of them and brake all their bones in pieces or ever they came at the bottom of the den.

Hebrew (6:24)

וַאֲמַ֣ר (At the command) מַלְכָּ֗א (of the king), וְהַיְתִ֞יו (were brought) גֻּבְרַיָּ֤א (men) אִלֵּךְ֙ (the) דִּֽי־ (who) אֲכַ֤לוּ (had falsely accused) קַרְצ֙וֹהִי֙ (. . .) דִּ֣י (. . .) דָֽנִיֵּ֔אל (Daniel) וּלְגֹ֤ב (into the den) אַרְיָוָתָא֙ (of lions)— רְמ֔וֹ (and thrown) אִנּ֖וּן (they) בְּנֵיה֣וֹן (and their children) וּנְשֵׁיה֑וֹן (and wives). וְלָֽא־ (And before) מְט֞וֹ (they had reached) לְאַרְעִ֣ית (the bottom) גֻּבָּ֗א (of the den), עַ֠ד (-) דִּֽי־ (-) שְׁלִ֤טֽוּ (overpowered) בְהוֹן֙ (them) אַרְיָ֣וָתָ֔א (the lions) וְכָל־ (all) גַּרְמֵיה֖וֹן (their bones). הַדִּֽקוּ׃ (and crushed)

KJV (6:24)

And the king commanded, and they brought those men which had accused Daniel, and they cast them into the den of lions, them, their children, and their wives; and the lions had the mastery of them, and brake all their bones in pieces or ever they came at the bottom of the den.

Inspired Version (6:25)

Then King Darius wrote unto all people, nations, and languages that dwell in all the earth: Peace be multiplied unto you.

Hebrew (6:25)

בֵּאדַ֜יִן (Then) דָּרְיָ֣וֶשׁ (Darius) מַלְכָּ֗א (King) כְּ֠תַב (wrote) לְֽכָל־ (of every) עַֽמְמַיָּ֞א (to the people) אֻמַיָּ֧א (nation) וְלִשָּׁנַיָּ֛א (and language) דִּֽי־ (-) דָאֲרִין (throughout) בְּכָל־ (. . .) אַרְעָ֖א (the land): שְׁלָמְכ֥וֹן (May your prosperity) יִשְׂגֵּֽא׃ (abound).

KJV (6:25)

Then king Darius wrote unto all people, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the earth; Peace be multiplied unto you.

Inspired Version (6:26)

I make a decree that in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel; for he is the living God and steadfast for ever, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed and his dominion shall be even unto the end.

Hebrew (6:26)

מִן־ () קֳדָמַי֮ (-) שִׂ֣ים (I hereby) טְעֵם֒ (decree) דִּ֣י׀ (that) בְּכָל־ (in every) שָׁלְטָ֣ן (part) מַלְכוּתִ֗י (of my kingdom) לֶהֱוֺ֤ן (), זָאֲעִין ([men are to] tremble) וְדָ֣חֲלִ֔ין (in fear) מִן־ (. . .) קֳדָ֖ם (before) אֱלָהֵ֣הּ (the God) דִּי־ (of) דָֽנִיֵּ֑אל (Daniel): דִּי־ (For) ה֣וּא׀ (He) אֱלָהָ֣א (God), חַיָּ֗א (is the living) וְקַיָּם֙ (and He endures forever) לְעָ֣לְמִ֔ין (. . .); וּמַלְכוּתֵהּ֙ (His kingdom) דִּֽי־ (. . .) לָ֣א (will never) תִתְחַבַּ֔ל (be destroyed), וְשָׁלְטָנֵ֖הּ (and His dominion) עַד־ (. . .) סוֹפָֽא׃ (will never end).

KJV (6:26)

I make a decree, That in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel: for he is the living God, and steadfast for ever, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed, and his dominion shall be even unto the end.

Inspired Version (6:27)

He delivereth and rescueth, and he worketh signs and wonders in heaven and in earth, who hath delivered Daniel from the power of the lions.

Hebrew (6:27)

מְשֵׁיזִ֣ב (He delivers) וּמַצִּ֗ל (and rescues); וְעָבֵד֙ (He performs) אָתִ֣ין (signs) וְתִמְהִ֔ין (and wonders) בִּשְׁמַיָּ֖א (in the heavens) וּבְאַרְעָ֑א (and on the earth), דִּ֚י (for He) שֵׁיזִ֣יב (has rescued) לְדָֽנִיֵּ֔אל (Daniel) מִן־ (from) יַ֖ד (the power) אַרְיָוָתָֽא׃ (of the lions).

KJV (6:27)

He delivereth and rescueth, and he worketh signs and wonders in heaven and in earth, who hath delivered Daniel from the power of the lions.

Inspired Version (6:28)

So this Daniel prospered in the reign of Darius and in the reign of Cyrus, the Persian.

Hebrew (6:28)

וְדָנִיֵּ֣אל (So Daniel) דְּנָ֔ה (. . .) הַצְלַ֖ח (prospered) בְּמַלְכ֣וּת (during the reign) דָּרְיָ֑וֶשׁ (of Darius) וּבְמַלְכ֖וּת (and the reign) כּ֥וֹרֶשׁ (of Cyrus) פָּרְסָיָא׃פ (the Persian).

KJV (6:28)

So this Daniel prospered in the reign of Darius, and in the reign of Cyrus the Persian.

Inspired Version (7:1)

In the first year of Belshazzar, king of Babylon, Daniel had a dream and visions of his head upon his bed; then he wrote the dream and told the sum of the matters.

Hebrew (7:1)

בִּשְׁנַ֣ת (year) חֲדָ֗ה (In the first) לְבֵלְאשַׁצַּר֙ (of Belshazzar) מֶ֣לֶךְ (of the reign) בָּבֶ֔ל (over Babylon), דָּנִיֵּאל֙ (Daniel) חֵ֣לֶם (a dream), חֲזָ֔ה (had) וְחֶזְוֵ֥י (and visions) רֵאשֵׁ֖הּ (passed through his mind) עַֽל־ (as he lay) מִשְׁכְּבֵ֑הּ (on his bed). בֵּאדַ֙יִן֙ (. . .) חֶלְמָ֣א (the dream), כְתַ֔ב (He wrote down) רֵ֥אשׁ (and this is the summary) מִלִּ֖ין (of his account) אֲמַֽר׃ (. . .).

KJV (7:1)

In the first year of Belshazzar king of Babylon Daniel had a dream and visions of his head upon his bed: then he wrote the dream, and told the sum of the matters.

Inspired Version (7:2)

Daniel spake and said, I saw in my vision by night, and behold, the four winds of the heaven strove upon the great sea.

Hebrew (7:2)

עָנֵ֤ה (declared): דָנִיֵּאל֙ (Daniel) וְאָמַ֔ר (. . .) חָזֵ֥ה (looked), הֲוֵ֛ית (I) בְּחֶזְוִ֖י (In my vision) עִם־ (in) לֵֽילְיָ֑א (the night) וַאֲר֗וּ (and suddenly) אַרְבַּע֙ (the four) רוּחֵ֣י (winds) שְׁמַיָּ֔א (of heaven) מְגִיחָ֖ן (were churning up) לְיַמָּ֥א (sea). רַבָּֽא׃ (the great)

KJV (7:2)

Daniel spake and said, I saw in my vision by night, and, behold, the four winds of the heaven strove upon the great sea.

Inspired Version (7:3)

And four great beasts came up from the sea, diverse one from another.

Hebrew (7:3)

וְאַרְבַּ֤ע (Then four) חֵיוָן֙ (beasts) רַבְרְבָ֔ן (great) סָלְקָ֖ן (came up) מִן־ (out of) יַמָּ֑א (the sea), שָׁנְיָ֖ן (different) דָּ֥א (each one) מִן־ (from) דָּֽא׃ (the others):

KJV (7:3)

And four great beasts came up from the sea, diverse one from another.

Inspired Version (7:4)

The first was like a lion and had eagle's wings; I beheld till the wings thereof were plucked, and it was lifted up from the earth and made stand upon the feet as a man; and a man's heart was given to it.

Hebrew (7:4)

קַדְמָיְתָ֣א (The first [beast]) כְאַרְיֵ֔ה (was like a lion), וְגַפִּ֥ין ([the] wings) דִּֽי־ (-) נְשַׁ֖ר (of an eagle). לַ֑הּ (and it had) חָזֵ֣ה (watched) הֲוֵ֡ית (I) עַד֩ (until) דִּי־ (. . .) מְּרִ֨יטוּ (were torn off) גַפַּ֜יהּ (its wings) וּנְטִ֣ילַת (and it was lifted up) מִן־ (from) אַרְעָ֗א (the ground) וְעַל־ (on) רַגְלַ֙יִן֙ (two feet) כֶּאֱנָ֣שׁ (like a man) הֳקִימַ֔ת (and made to stand) וּלְבַ֥ב (the mind) אֱנָ֖שׁ (of a man). יְהִ֥יב (and given) לַֽהּ׃ ()

KJV (7:4)

The first was like a lion, and had eagle's wings: I beheld till the wings thereof were plucked, and it was lifted up from the earth, and made stand upon the feet as a man, and a man's heart was given to it.

Inspired Version (7:5)

And behold, another beast, a second, like to a bear; and it raised up itself on one side, and it had three ribs in the mouth of it between the teeth of it; and they said thus unto it, Arise; devour much flesh.

Hebrew (7:5)

וַאֲר֣וּ (Suddenly) חֵיוָה֩ (beast {appeared}), אָחֳרִ֨י (another) תִנְיָנָ֜ה (which) דָּמְיָ֣ה (looked like) לְדֹ֗ב (a bear). וְלִשְׂטַר־ (of its sides), חַד֙ (on one) הֳקִמַ֔ת (It was raised up) וּתְלָ֥ת (and it had three) עִלְעִ֛ין (ribs) בְּפֻמַּ֖הּ (in its mouth) בֵּ֣ין (between) שִׁנַּיַּהּ (its teeth). וְכֵן֙ (So) אָמְרִ֣ין (it was told) לַ֔הּ (), ק֥וּמִֽי (Get up) אֲכֻ֖לִי ([and] gorge yourself) בְּשַׂ֥ר (on flesh) שַׂגִּֽיא׃ (. . .)!

KJV (7:5)

And behold another beast, a second, like to a bear, and it raised up itself on one side, and it had three ribs in the mouth of it between the teeth of it: and they said thus unto it, Arise, devour much flesh.

Inspired Version (7:6)

After this I beheld, and lo, another, like a leopard, which had upon the back of it four wings of a fowl; the beast had also four heads; and dominion was given to it.

Hebrew (7:6)

בָּאתַ֨ר (Next) דְּנָ֜ה (. . .), חָזֵ֣ה (watched), הֲוֵ֗ית (as I) וַאֲר֤וּ (suddenly) אָֽחֳרִי֙ (another beast {appeared}). כִּנְמַ֔ר (It was like a leopard), וְלַ֨הּ (it had) גַּפִּ֥ין (wings) אַרְבַּ֛ע (four) דִּי־ (like those of) ע֖וֹף (a bird). עַל־ (and on) גַּבַּיַּהּ (its back) וְאַרְבְּעָ֤ה (had four) רֵאשִׁין֙ (heads), לְחֵ֣יוְתָ֔א (The beast also) וְשָׁלְטָ֖ן (authority to rule). יְהִ֥יב (and it was given) לַֽהּ׃ ()

KJV (7:6)

After this I beheld, and lo another, like a leopard, which had upon the back of it four wings of a fowl; the beast had also four heads; and dominion was given to it.

Inspired Version (7:7)

After this I saw in the night visions, and behold, a fourth beast, dreadful, and terrible, and strong exceedingly; and it had great iron teeth; it devoured, and brake in pieces, and stamped the residue with the feet of it; and it was diverse from all the beasts that were before it; and it had ten horns.

Hebrew (7:7)

בָּאתַ֣ר (After) דְּנָה֩ (this), חָזֵ֨ה (watched) הֲוֵ֜ית (as I) בְּחֶזְוֵ֣י (in my vision) לֵֽילְיָ֗א (in the night), וַאֲר֣וּ (suddenly) חֵיוָ֣ה (beast {appeared}), רְבִיעָיָה (a fourth) דְּחִילָה֩ ([and it was] terrifying)— וְאֵֽימְתָנִ֨י (dreadful) וְתַקִּיפָ֜א (strong)— יַתִּ֗ירָא (and extremely) וְשִׁנַּ֨יִן (teeth). דִּֽי־ (. . .) פַרְזֶ֥ל (iron) לַהּ֙ (with) רַבְרְבָ֔ן (large) אָֽכְלָ֣ה (It devoured) וּמַדֱּקָ֔ה (and crushed); וּשְׁאָרָ֖א (whatever was left). בְּרַגְלַיַּהּ (underfoot) רָפְסָ֑ה (then it trampled) וְהִ֣יא (. . .) מְשַׁנְּיָ֗ה (It was different) מִן־ (from) כָּל־ (all) חֵֽיוָתָא֙ (the beasts) דִּ֣י (. . .) קָֽדָמַ֔יהּ (before it), וְקַרְנַ֥יִן (horns). עֲשַׂ֖ר (and it had ten) לַֽהּ׃ ()

KJV (7:7)

After this I saw in the night visions, and behold a fourth beast, dreadful and terrible, and strong exceedingly; and it had great iron teeth: it devoured and brake in pieces, and stamped the residue with the feet of it: and it was diverse from all the beasts that were before it; and it had ten horns.

Inspired Version (7:8)

I considered the horns, and behold, there came up among them another little horn, before whom there were three of the first horns plucked up by the roots; and behold, in this horn were eyes like the eyes of man and a mouth speaking great things.

Hebrew (7:8)

מִשְׂתַּכַּ֨ל (contemplating) הֲוֵ֜ית (While I was) בְּקַרְנַיָּ֗א (the horns), וַ֠אֲלוּ (. . .) קֶ֣רֶן (horn), אָחֳרִ֤י (suddenly another) זְעֵירָה֙ (a little one), סִלְקָ֣ת (came up) בֵּינֵיהוֹן (among them), וּתְלָ֗ת (and three) מִן־ (of) קַרְנַיָּא֙ (horns) קַדְמָ֣יָתָ֔א (the first) אֶתְעֲקַרוּ (were uprooted) מִן־ (before) קֳדָמַיַּהּ (it). וַאֲל֨וּ (. . .) עַיְנִ֜ין (had eyes) כְּעַיְנֵ֤י (like those) אֲנָשָׁא֙ (of a man) בְּקַרְנָא־ (horn) דָ֔א (This) וּפֻ֖ם (and a mouth) מְמַלִּ֥ל (that spoke) רַבְרְבָֽן׃ (words of arrogance).

KJV (7:8)

I considered the horns, and, behold, there came up among them another little horn, before whom there were three of the first horns plucked up by the roots: and, behold, in this horn were eyes like the eyes of man, and a mouth speaking great things.

Inspired Version (7:9)

I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool; his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire.

Hebrew (7:9)

חָזֵ֣ה (to watch), הֲוֵ֗ית (I continued) עַ֣ד (As) דִּ֤י (. . .) כָרְסָוָן֙ (thrones) רְמִ֔יו (were set in place), וְעַתִּ֥יק (and the Ancient) יוֹמִ֖ין (of Days) יְתִ֑ב (took His seat). לְבוּשֵׁ֣הּ׀ (His clothing) כִּתְלַ֣ג (as snow), חִוָּ֗ר (was white) וּשְׂעַ֤ר (and the hair) רֵאשֵׁהּ֙ (of His head) כַּעֲמַ֣ר (wool). נְקֵ֔א (was like pure) כָּרְסְיֵהּ֙ (His throne) שְׁבִיבִ֣ין (was flaming) דִּי־ (. . .) נ֔וּר (with fire), גַּלְגִּלּ֖וֹהִי (and its wheels) נ֥וּר (. . .). דָּלִֽק׃ (were all ablaze)

KJV (7:9)

I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire.

Inspired Version (7:10)

A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him; thousand thousands ministered unto him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him; the judgment was set, and the books were opened.

Hebrew (7:10)

נְהַ֣ר (A river) דִּי־ (of) נ֗וּר (fire) נָגֵ֤ד (was flowing), וְנָפֵק֙ (coming out) מִן־ (from) קֳדָמ֔וֹהִי (His presence). אֶ֤לֶף (Thousands) אַלְפִים (upon thousands) יְשַׁמְּשׁוּנֵּ֔הּ (attended Him), וְרִבּ֥וֹ (and myriads) רִבְּוָן (upon myriads) קָֽדָמ֣וֹהִי (before Him). יְקוּמ֑וּן (stood) דִּינָ֥א (The court) יְתִ֖ב (was convened), וְסִפְרִ֥ין (and the books) פְּתִֽיחוּ׃ (were opened).

KJV (7:10)

A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him: thousand thousands ministered unto him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him: the judgment was set, and the books were opened.

Inspired Version (7:11)

I beheld then, because of the voice of the great words which the horn spake; I beheld even till the beast was slain and his body destroyed and given to the burning flame.

Hebrew (7:11)

חָזֵ֣ה (watching) הֲוֵ֔ית (I kept) בֵּאדַ֗יִן (Then) מִן־ (because of) קָל֙ (-) מִלַּיָּ֣א (words) רַבְרְבָתָ֔א (the arrogant) דִּ֥י (. . .) קַרְנָ֖א (the horn) מְמַלֱּלָ֑ה (was speaking). חָזֵ֣ה (I continued to watch), הֲוֵ֡ית (. . .) עַד֩ (As) דִּ֨י (. . .) קְטִילַ֤ת (was slain), חֵֽיוְתָא֙ (the beast) וְהוּבַ֣ד (was destroyed) גִּשְׁמַ֔הּ (and its body) וִיהִיבַ֖ת (and thrown into) לִיקֵדַ֥ת (the blazing) אֶשָּֽׁא׃ (fire).

KJV (7:11)

I beheld then because of the voice of the great words which the horn spake: I beheld even till the beast was slain, and his body destroyed, and given to the burning flame.

Inspired Version (7:12)

As concerning the rest of the beasts, they had their dominion taken away; yet their lives were prolonged for a season and time.

Hebrew (7:12)

וּשְׁאָר֙ (As for the rest) חֵֽיוָתָ֔א (of the beasts), הֶעְדִּ֖יו (was removed), שָׁלְטָנְה֑וֹן (their dominion) וְאַרְכָ֧ה (an extension) בְחַיִּ֛ין (of life) יְהִ֥יבַת (but they were granted) לְה֖וֹן (. . .) עַד־ (for) זְמַ֥ן (a season) וְעִדָּֽן׃ (and a time).

KJV (7:12)

As concerning the rest of the beasts, they had their dominion taken away: yet their lives were prolonged for a season and time.

Inspired Version (7:13)

I saw in the night visions, and behold, one like the Son of Man came with the clouds of heaven and came to the Ancient of days; and they brought him near before him.

Hebrew (7:13)

חָזֵ֤ה (to watch), הֲוֵית֙ (I continued) בְּחֶזְוֵ֣י (In my vision) לֵֽילְיָ֔א (in the night) וַאֲרוּ֙ (and I saw) עִם־ (with) עֲנָנֵ֣י (the clouds) שְׁמַיָּ֔א (of heaven). כְּבַ֥ר (One like the Son) אֱנָ֖שׁ (of Man) אָתֵ֣ה (coming) הֲוָ֑ה (. . .) וְעַד־ (. . .) עַתִּ֤יק (the Ancient) יֽוֹמַיָּא֙ (of Days) מְטָ֔ה (He approached) וּקְדָמ֖וֹהִי (into His presence). הַקְרְבֽוּהִי׃ (and was led)

KJV (7:13)

I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him.

Inspired Version (7:14)

And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom--that all people, nations, and languages should serve him; his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.

Hebrew (7:14)

וְלֵ֨הּ (And) יְהִ֤יב (He was given) שָׁלְטָן֙ (dominion), וִיקָ֣ר (glory), וּמַלְכ֔וּ (and kingship), וְכֹ֣ל (of every) עַֽמְמַיָּ֗א (that the people) אֻמַיָּ֛א (nation) וְלִשָּׁנַיָּ֖א (and language) לֵ֣הּ (Him). יִפְלְח֑וּן (should serve) שָׁלְטָנֵ֞הּ (His dominion) שָׁלְטָ֤ן (dominion) עָלַם֙ (is an everlasting) דִּֽי־ (that) לָ֣א (will not) יֶעְדֵּ֔ה (pass away), וּמַלְכוּתֵ֖הּ (and His kingdom is one) דִּי־ (that) לָ֥א (will never) תִתְחַבַּֽל׃פ (be destroyed).

KJV (7:14)

And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.

Inspired Version (7:15)

I, Daniel, was grieved in my spirit in the midst of my body, and the visions of my head troubled me.

Hebrew (7:15)

אֶתְכְּרִיַּ֥ת (was grieved) רוּחִ֛י (my spirit) אֲנָ֥ה (I), דָנִיֵּ֖אל (Daniel), בְּג֣וֹא (in) נִדְנֶ֑ה (. . .), וְחֶזְוֵ֥י (and the visions) רֵאשִׁ֖י (in my mind) יְבַהֲלֻנַּֽנִי׃ (alarmed me).

KJV (7:15)

I Daniel was grieved in my spirit in the midst of my body, and the visions of my head troubled me.

Inspired Version (7:16)

I came near unto one of them that stood by and asked him the truth of all this. So he told me and made me know the interpretation of the things.

Hebrew (7:16)

קִרְבֵ֗ת (I approached) עַל־ () חַד֙ (one) מִן־ (of) קָ֣אֲמַיָּ֔א (those who were standing there), וְיַצִּיבָ֥א (the true meaning) אֶבְעֵֽא־ (and I asked) מִנֵּ֖הּ (him) עַֽל־ (of) כָּל־ (all) דְּנָ֑ה (this). וַאֲמַר־ (So he told) לִ֕י (me) וּפְשַׁ֥ר (the interpretation) מִלַּיָּ֖א (of these things): יְהוֹדְעִנַּֽנִי׃ (-)

KJV (7:16)

I came near unto one of them that stood by, and asked him the truth of all this. So he told me, and made me know the interpretation of the things.

Inspired Version (7:17)

These great beasts, which are four, are four kings which shall arise out of the earth.

Hebrew (7:17)

אִלֵּין֙ (These) חֵיוָתָ֣א (beasts) רַבְרְבָתָ֔א (great) דִּ֥י (-) אִנִּ֖ין (are) אַרְבַּ֑ע (four) אַרְבְּעָ֥ה (four) מַלְכִ֖ין (kings) יְקוּמ֥וּן ([who] will arise) מִן־ (from) אַרְעָֽא׃ (the earth).

KJV (7:17)

These great beasts, which are four, are four kings, which shall arise out of the earth.

Inspired Version (7:18)

But the saints of the Most High shall take the kingdom and possess the kingdom for ever, even for ever and ever.

Hebrew (7:18)

וִֽיקַבְּלוּן֙ (will receive) מַלְכוּתָ֔א (the kingdom) קַדִּישֵׁ֖י (But the saints) עֶלְיוֹנִ֑ין (of the Most High) וְיַחְסְנ֤וּן (and possess) מַלְכוּתָא֙ (it) עַֽד־ (forever) עָ֣לְמָ֔א (. . .)— וְעַ֖ד (yes, forever) עָלַ֥ם (. . .) עָלְמַיָּֽא׃ (and ever).

KJV (7:18)

But the saints of the most High shall take the kingdom, and possess the kingdom for ever, even for ever and ever.

Inspired Version (7:19)

Then I would know the truth of the fourth beast--which was diverse from all the others, exceeding dreadful, whose teeth were of iron, and his nails of brass, which devoured, brake in pieces, and stamped the residue with his feet--

Hebrew (7:19)

אֱדַ֗יִן (Then) צְבִית֙ (I wanted) לְיַצָּבָ֔א (to know the true meaning) עַל־ (of) חֵֽיוְתָא֙ (beast), רְבִיעָ֣יְתָ֔א (the fourth) דִּֽי־ (which) הֲוָ֥ת (was) שָֽׁנְיָ֖ה (different) מִן־ (from) כָּלְּהוֹן (all the [others])— דְּחִילָ֣ה (terrifying)— יַתִּ֗ירָה (extremely) שִׁנַּיַּהּ (teeth) דִּֽי־ (. . .) פַרְזֶל֙ (with iron) וְטִפְרַ֣יהּ (claws) דִּֽי־ (. . .), נְחָ֔שׁ (and bronze) אָֽכְלָ֣ה (devouring) מַדֲּקָ֔ה (and crushing) וּשְׁאָרָ֖א (whatever was left). בְּרַגְלַ֥יהּ (underfoot) רָֽפְסָֽה׃ (then trampling)

KJV (7:19)

Then I would know the truth of the fourth beast, which was diverse from all the others, exceeding dreadful, whose teeth were of iron, and his nails of brass; which devoured, brake in pieces, and stamped the residue with his feet;

Inspired Version (7:20)

And of the ten horns that were in his head, and of the other which came up and before whom three fell, even of that horn that had eyes and a mouth that spake very great things, whose look was more stout than his fellows.

Hebrew (7:20)

וְעַל־ (I also wanted to know about) קַרְנַיָּ֤א (horns) עֲשַׂר֙ (the ten) דִּ֣י (horn that) בְרֵאשַׁ֔הּ (on its head) וְאָחֳרִי֙ (and the other) דִּ֣י (. . .) סִלְקַ֔ת (came up), וּנְפַלוּ (fell)— מִן־ () קֳדָמַיַּהּ (before which) תְּלָ֑ת (three of them) וְקַרְנָ֨א (the horn) דִכֵּ֜ן (-) וְעַיְנִ֣ין (with eyes) לַ֗הּ (and with) וְפֻם֙ (a mouth) מְמַלִּ֣ל (that spoke) רַבְרְבָ֔ן (words of arrogance) וְחֶזְוַ֖הּ (whose appearance [was]) רַ֥ב (-). מִן־ (more imposing than) חַבְרָתַֽהּ׃ (the others),

KJV (7:20)

And of the ten horns that were in his head, and of the other which came up, and before whom three fell; even of that horn that had eyes, and a mouth that spake very great things, whose look was more stout than his fellows.

Inspired Version (7:21)

I beheld, and the same horn made war with the saints and prevailed against them,

Hebrew (7:21)

חָזֵ֣ה (watched), הֲוֵ֔ית (As I) וְקַרְנָ֣א (horn) דִכֵּ֔ן (this) עָבְדָ֥ה (was waging) קְרָ֖ב (war) עִם־ (against) קַדִּישִׁ֑ין (the saints) וְיָכְלָ֖ה (and prevailing) לְהֽוֹן׃ (against them),

KJV (7:21)

I beheld, and the same horn made war with the saints, and prevailed against them;

Inspired Version (7:22)

Until the Ancient of days came and judgment was given to the saints of the Most High; and the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom.

Hebrew (7:22)

עַ֣ד (until) דִּֽי־ (. . .) אֲתָ֗ה (arrived) עַתִּיק֙ (the Ancient) יֽוֹמַיָּ֔א (of Days) וְדִינָ֣א (judgment) יְהִ֔ב (and pronounced) לְקַדִּישֵׁ֖י (in favor of the saints) עֶלְיוֹנִ֑ין (of the Most High), וְזִמְנָ֣א (and the time) מְטָ֔ה (came) וּמַלְכוּתָ֖א (the kingdom). הֶחֱסִ֥נוּ (to possess) קַדִּישִֽׁין׃ (for [them])

KJV (7:22)

Until the Ancient of days came, and judgment was given to the saints of the most High; and the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom.

Inspired Version (7:23)

Thus he said, The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom upon earth, which shall be diverse from all kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down, and break it in pieces.

Hebrew (7:23)

כֵּן֮ (This is what) אֲמַר֒ (he said): חֵֽיוְתָא֙ (beast is) רְבִיעָ֣יְתָ֔א (The fourth) מַלְכ֤וּ (kingdom) רְבִיעָיָא (a fourth) תֶּהֱוֵ֣א (that will appear) בְאַרְעָ֔א (on the earth), דִּ֥י (. . .) תִשְׁנֵ֖א (different) מִן־ (from) כָּל־ (all) מַלְכְוָתָ֑א (the other kingdoms), וְתֵאכֻל֙ (and it will devour) כָּל־ (the whole) אַרְעָ֔א (earth), וּתְדוּשִׁנַּ֖הּ (trample it down), וְתַדְּקִנַּֽהּ׃ (and crush it).

KJV (7:23)

Thus he said, The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom upon earth, which shall be diverse from all kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down, and break it in pieces.

Inspired Version (7:24)

And the ten horns out of this kingdom are ten kings that shall arise; and another shall rise after them; and he shall be diverse from the first, and he shall subdue three kings.

Hebrew (7:24)

וְקַרְנַיָּ֣א (horns) עֲשַׂ֔ר (And the ten) מִנַּהּ֙ (from) מַלְכוּתָ֔ה (this kingdom). עַשְׂרָ֥ה ([are] ten) מַלְכִ֖ין (kings) יְקֻמ֑וּן (who will rise) וְאָחֳרָ֞ן (another [king]), יְק֣וּם (will rise) אַחֲרֵיה֗וֹן (After them) וְה֤וּא (-) יִשְׁנֵא֙ (different) מִן־ (from) קַדְמָיֵ֔א (the earlier [ones]), וּתְלָתָ֥ה (three) מַלְכִ֖ין (kings). יְהַשְׁפִּֽל׃ (and subdue)

KJV (7:24)

And the ten horns out of this kingdom are ten kings that shall arise: and another shall rise after them; and he shall be diverse from the first, and he shall subdue three kings.

Inspired Version (7:25)

And he shall speak great words against the Most High, and shall wear out the saints of the Most High, and think to change times and laws; and they shall be given into his hand until a time, and times, and the dividing of time.

Hebrew (7:25)

וּמִלִּ֗ין (. . .) לְצַ֤ד (against) עִלָּיָא (the Most High) יְמַלִּ֔ל (He will speak out) וּלְקַדִּישֵׁ֥י (the saints) עֶלְיוֹנִ֖ין (of the Most High), יְבַלֵּ֑א (and oppress) וְיִסְבַּ֗ר (intending) לְהַשְׁנָיָה֙ (to change) זִמְנִ֣ין (the appointed times) וְדָ֔ת (and laws); וְיִתְיַהֲב֣וּן (and [the saints] will be given) בִּידֵ֔הּ (into his hand) עַד־ (for) עִדָּ֥ן (a time), וְעִדָּנִ֖ין (and times), וּפְלַ֥ג (and half) עִדָּֽן׃ (a time).

KJV (7:25)

And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time.

Inspired Version (7:26)

But the judgment shall sit, and they shall take away his dominion, to consume and to destroy it unto the end.

Hebrew (7:26)

וְדִינָ֖א (But the court) יִתִּ֑ב (will convene), וְשָׁלְטָנֵ֣הּ (and his dominion) יְהַעְדּ֔וֹן (will be taken away) לְהַשְׁמָדָ֥ה (and completely destroyed) וּלְהוֹבָדָ֖ה (. . .) עַד־ (forever) סוֹפָֽא׃ (. . .).

KJV (7:26)

But the judgment shall sit, and they shall take away his dominion, to consume and to destroy it unto the end.

Inspired Version (7:27)

And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the Most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom; and all dominions shall serve and obey him.

Hebrew (7:27)

וּמַלְכוּתָ֨ה (Then the sovereignty), וְשָׁלְטָנָ֜א (dominion), וּרְבוּתָ֗א (and greatness) דִּ֚י (of) מַלְכְוָת֙ (the kingdoms) תְּח֣וֹת (under) כָּל־ (all) שְׁמַיָּ֔א (of heaven) יְהִיבַ֕ת (will be given) לְעַ֖ם (to the people), קַדִּישֵׁ֣י (the saints) עֶלְיוֹנִ֑ין (of the Most High). מַלְכוּתֵהּ֙ (His kingdom) מַלְכ֣וּת (kingdom), עָלַ֔ם (will be an everlasting) וְכֹל֙ (and all) שָׁלְטָ֣נַיָּ֔א (rulers) לֵ֥הּ (Him). יִפְלְח֖וּן (will serve) וְיִֽשְׁתַּמְּעֽוּן׃ (and obey)

KJV (7:27)

And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him.

Inspired Version (7:28)

Hitherto is the end of the matter. As for me, Daniel, my cogitations much troubled me, and my countenance changed in me; but I kept the matter in my heart.

Hebrew (7:28)

עַד־ (-) כָּ֖ה (Thus) סוֹפָ֣א (ends) דִֽי־ () מִלְּתָ֑א (the matter). אֲנָ֨ה (As for me), דָֽנִיֵּ֜אל (Daniel), שַׂגִּ֣יא׀ (greatly), רַעְיוֹנַ֣י (my thoughts) יְבַהֲלֻנַּ֗נִי (troubled me) וְזִיוַי֙ (and my face) יִשְׁתַּנּ֣וֹן (turned pale). עֲלַ֔י (. . .) וּמִלְּתָ֖א (the matter) בְּלִבִּ֥י (to myself). נִטְרֵֽת׃פ (But I kept)

KJV (7:28)

Hitherto is the end of the matter. As for me Daniel, my cogitations much troubled me, and my countenance changed in me: but I kept the matter in my heart.

Inspired Version (8:1)

In the third year of the reign of King Belshazzar, a vision appeared unto me, even unto me, Daniel, after that which appeared unto me at the first.

Hebrew (8:1)

בִּשְׁנַ֣ת (year) שָׁל֔וֹשׁ (In the third) לְמַלְכ֖וּת (of the reign) בֵּלְאשַׁצַּ֣ר (Belshazzar), הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ (of King) חָז֞וֹן (a vision) נִרְאָ֤ה (appeared) אֵלַי֙ (to me), אֲנִ֣י (. . .) דָנִיֵּ֔אל (Daniel), אַחֲרֵ֛י (subsequent) הַנִּרְאָ֥ה (to the one that had appeared) אֵלַ֖י (to me) בַּתְּחִלָּֽה׃ (earlier).

KJV (8:1)

In the third year of the reign of king Belshazzar a vision appeared unto me, even unto me Daniel, after that which appeared unto me at the first.

Inspired Version (8:2)

And I saw in a vision; and it came to pass, when I saw, that I was at Shushan in the palace, which is in the province of Elam; and I saw in a vision, and I was by the river Ulai.

Hebrew (8:2)

וָֽאֶרְאֶה֮ (I saw) בֶּחָזוֹן֒ (And in the vision) וַיְהִי֙ () בִּרְאֹתִ֔י () וַאֲנִי֙ (myself) בְּשׁוּשַׁ֣ן (of Susa), הַבִּירָ֔ה (in the citadel) אֲשֶׁ֖ר (-) בְּעֵילָ֣ם (of Elam). הַמְּדִינָ֑ה (in the province) וָאֶרְאֶה֙ (I saw) בֶּֽחָז֔וֹן (in the vision) וַאֲנִ֥י (that I) הָיִ֖יתִי (was) עַל־ (beside) אוּבַ֥ל (Canal). אוּלָֽי׃ (the Ulai)

KJV (8:2)

And I saw in a vision; and it came to pass, when I saw, that I was at Shushan in the palace, which is in the province of Elam; and I saw in a vision, and I was by the river of Ulai.

Inspired Version (8:3)

Then I lifted up mine eyes, and saw, and behold, there stood before the river a ram which had two horns; and the two horns were high; but one was higher than the other, and the higher came up last.

Hebrew (8:3)

וָאֶשָּׂ֤א (Then I lifted up) עֵינַי֙ (my eyes) וָאֶרְאֶ֔ה (and saw) וְהִנֵּ֣ה׀ (-) אַ֣יִל (a ram) אֶחָ֗ד (-) עֹמֵ֛ד (standing) לִפְנֵ֥י (beside) הָאֻבָ֖ל (the canal). וְל֣וֹ (with) קְרָנָ֑יִם (two horns) וְהַקְּרָנַ֣יִם (The horns) גְּבֹה֗וֹת (were long), וְהָאַחַת֙ (but one) גְּבֹהָ֣ה (was longer) מִן־ (than) הַשֵּׁנִ֔ית (the other), וְהַ֨גְּבֹהָ֔ה (and the longer) עֹלָ֖ה (one grew up) בָּאַחֲרֹנָֽה׃ (later).

KJV (8:3)

Then I lifted up mine eyes, and saw, and, behold, there stood before the river a ram which had two horns: and the two horns were high; but one was higher than the other, and the higher came up last.

Inspired Version (8:4)

I saw the ram pushing westward, and northward, and southward, so that no beasts might stand before him; neither was there any that could deliver out of his hand; but he did according to his will and became great.

Hebrew (8:4)

רָאִ֣יתִי (I saw) אֶת־ (-) הָאַ֡יִל (the ram) מְנַגֵּחַ֩ (charging) יָ֨מָּה (toward the west) וְצָפ֜וֹנָה (and the north) וָנֶ֗גְבָּה (and the south). וְכָל־ (No) חַיּוֹת֙ (animal) לֹֽא־ (. . .) יַֽעַמְד֣וּ (could stand) לְפָנָ֔יו (against him), וְאֵ֥ין (and there was no) מַצִּ֖יל (deliverance) מִיָּד֑וֹ (from his power). וְעָשָׂ֥ה (He did) כִרְצֹנ֖וֹ (as he pleased) וְהִגְדִּֽיל׃ (and became great).

KJV (8:4)

I saw the ram pushing westward, and northward, and southward; so that no beasts might stand before him, neither was there any that could deliver out of his hand; but he did according to his will, and became great.

Inspired Version (8:5)

And as I was considering, behold, a he goat came from the west on the face of the whole earth and touched not the ground; and the goat had a notable horn between his eyes.

Hebrew (8:5)

וַאֲנִ֣י׀ (As I) הָיִ֣יתִי (was) מֵבִ֗ין (contemplating all this), וְהִנֵּ֤ה (suddenly) צְפִיר־ (a goat) הָֽעִזִּים֙ (. . .) בָּ֤א (came) מִן־ (out of) הַֽמַּעֲרָב֙ (the west), עַל־ (crossing) פְּנֵ֣י (the surface) כָל־ (of the entire) הָאָ֔רֶץ (earth) וְאֵ֥ין (without) נוֹגֵ֖עַ (touching) בָּאָ֑רֶץ (the ground). וְהַ֨צָּפִ֔יר (-) קֶ֥רֶן (horn) חָז֖וּת (with a prominent) בֵּ֥ין (between) עֵינָֽיו׃ (his eyes)

KJV (8:5)

And as I was considering, behold, a he goat came from the west on the face of the whole earth, and touched not the ground: and the goat had a notable horn between his eyes.

Inspired Version (8:6)

And he came to the ram that had two horns, which I had seen standing before the river, and ran unto him in the fury of his power.

Hebrew (8:6)

וַיָּבֹ֗א (He came) עַד־ (toward) הָאַ֙יִל֙ (ram) בַּ֣עַל (. . .) הַקְּרָנַ֔יִם (the two-horned) אֲשֶׁ֣ר (-) רָאִ֔יתִי (I had seen) עֹמֵ֖ד (standing) לִפְנֵ֣י (beside) הָאֻבָ֑ל (the canal) וַיָּ֥רָץ (and rushed) אֵלָ֖יו (at him) בַּחֲמַ֥ת (with furious) כֹּחֽוֹ׃ (power).

KJV (8:6)

And he came to the ram that had two horns, which I had seen standing before the river, and ran unto him in the fury of his power.

Inspired Version (8:7)

And I saw him come close unto the ram, and he was moved with choler against him, and smote the ram, and brake his two horns; and there was no power in the ram to stand before him; but he cast him down to the ground and stamped upon him; and there was none that could deliver the ram out of his hand.

Hebrew (8:7)

וּרְאִיתִ֞יו (I saw him) מַגִּ֣יעַ׀ (approach) אֵ֣צֶל (. . .) הָאַ֗יִל (the ram) וַיִּתְמַרְמַ֤ר (in a rage) אֵלָיו֙ (against him), וַיַּ֣ךְ (and he struck) אֶת־ (-) הָאַ֔יִל (the ram) וַיְשַׁבֵּר֙ (and shattered) אֶת־ (-) שְׁתֵּ֣י (his two) קְרָנָ֔יו (horns). וְלֹא־ (vvv) הָ֥יָה (was) כֹ֛חַ (powerless) בָּאַ֖יִל (The ram) לַעֲמֹ֣ד (to stand) לְפָנָ֑יו (against him), וַיַּשְׁלִיכֵ֤הוּ (and the goat threw him) אַ֙רְצָה֙ (to the ground) וַֽיִּרְמְסֵ֔הוּ (and trampled him), וְלֹא־ (no one) הָיָ֥ה ([and]) מַצִּ֛יל (could deliver) לָאַ֖יִל (the ram) מִיָּדֽוֹ׃ (from his power).

KJV (8:7)

And I saw him come close unto the ram, and he was moved with choler against him, and smote the ram, and brake his two horns: and there was no power in the ram to stand before him, but he cast him down to the ground, and stamped upon him: and there was none that could deliver the ram out of his hand.

Inspired Version (8:8)

Therefore, the he goat waxed very great; and when he was strong, the great horn was broken; and for it came up four notable ones toward the four winds of heaven.

Hebrew (8:8)

וּצְפִ֥יר (Thus the goat) הָעִזִּ֖ים (. . .) הִגְדִּ֣יל (great), עַד־ (became) מְאֹ֑ד (very) וּכְעָצְמ֗וֹ (but at the height of his power), נִשְׁבְּרָה֙ (was broken off), הַקֶּ֣רֶן (horn) הַגְּדוֹלָ֔ה (his large) וַֽתַּעֲלֶ֜נָה (horns came up) חָז֤וּת (prominent) אַרְבַּע֙ (and four) תַּחְתֶּ֔יהָ (in its place), לְאַרְבַּ֖ע (pointing toward the four) רוּח֥וֹת (winds) הַשָּׁמָֽיִם׃ (of heaven).

KJV (8:8)

Therefore the he goat waxed very great: and when he was strong, the great horn was broken; and for it came up four notable ones toward the four winds of heaven.

Inspired Version (8:9)

And out of one of them came forth a little horn, which waxed exceeding great, toward the south, and toward the east, and toward the pleasant land.

Hebrew (8:9)

וּמִן־ (From) הָאַחַ֣ת (one) מֵהֶ֔ם (of [these horns]) יָצָ֥א (emerged) קֶֽרֶן־ (horn) אַחַ֖ת (a) מִצְּעִירָ֑ה (little) וַתִּגְדַּל־ (and grew) יֶ֛תֶר (extensively) אֶל־ (toward) הַנֶּ֥גֶב (the south) וְאֶל־ (and toward) הַמִּזְרָ֖ח (and the east) וְאֶל־ (. . .) הַצֶּֽבִי׃ (the Beautiful Land).

KJV (8:9)

And out of one of them came forth a little horn, which waxed exceeding great, toward the south, and toward the east, and toward the pleasant land.

Inspired Version (8:10)

And it waxed great, even to the host of heaven; and it cast down some of the host and of the stars to the ground and stamped upon them.

Hebrew (8:10)

וַתִּגְדַּ֖ל (It grew as high) עַד־ (as) צְבָ֣א (the host) הַשָּׁמָ֑יִם (of heaven), וַתַּפֵּ֥ל (and it cast down) אַ֛רְצָה (to the earth) מִן־ (some of) הַצָּבָ֥א (the host) וּמִן־ (and [some]) הַכּוֹכָבִ֖ים (of the stars) וַֽתִּרְמְסֵֽם׃ (and trampled them).

KJV (8:10)

And it waxed great, even to the host of heaven; and it cast down some of the host and of the stars to the ground, and stamped upon them.

Inspired Version (8:11)

Yea, he magnified himself, even to the prince of the host; and by him the daily sacrifice was taken away, and the place of his sanctuary was cast down.

Hebrew (8:11)

וְעַ֥ד (even to) שַֽׂר־ (the Prince) הַצָּבָ֖א (of the host); הִגְדִּ֑יל (It magnified itself), וּמִמֶּ֙נּוּ֙ (. . .) הֵרִים (it removed) הַתָּמִ֔יד (His daily sacrifice) וְהֻשְׁלַ֖ךְ (and overthrew) מְכ֥וֹן (the place) מִקְדָּשֽׁוֹ׃ (of His sanctuary).

KJV (8:11)

Yea, he magnified himself even to the prince of the host, and by him the daily sacrifice was taken away, and the place of his sanctuary was cast down.

Inspired Version (8:12)

And a host was given him against the daily sacrifice by reason of transgression, and it cast down the truth to the ground; and it practised and prospered.

Hebrew (8:12)

וְצָבָ֛א (the host) תִּנָּתֵ֥ן (were given over [to the horn]), עַל־ (-) הַתָּמִ֖יד ([and] the daily sacrifice) בְּפָ֑שַׁע (And in the rebellion), וְתַשְׁלֵ֤ךְ (and it flung) אֱמֶת֙ (truth) אַ֔רְצָה (to the ground) וְעָשְׂתָ֖ה (in whatever it did). וְהִצְלִֽיחָה׃ (and prospered)

KJV (8:12)

And a host was given him against the daily sacrifice by reason of transgression, and it cast down the truth to the ground; and it practiced, and prospered.

Inspired Version (8:13)

Then I heard one saint speaking; and another saint said unto that certain saint which spake, How long shall be the vision concerning the daily sacrifice and the transgression of desolation, to give both the sanctuary and the host to be trodden under foot?

Hebrew (8:13)

וָאֶשְׁמְעָ֥ה (Then I heard) אֶֽחָד־ (a) קָד֖וֹשׁ (holy one) מְדַבֵּ֑ר (speaking), וַיֹּאמֶר֩ (one said) אֶחָ֨ד (and another) קָד֜וֹשׁ (holy) לַפַּֽלְמוֹנִ֣י (. . .) הַֽמְדַבֵּ֗ר (to [him]), עַד־ (How) מָתַ֞י (long [until the fulfillment of]) הֶחָז֤וֹן (the vision) הַתָּמִיד֙ (of the daily sacrifice), וְהַפֶּ֣שַׁע (the rebellion) שֹׁמֵ֔ם (that causes desolation), תֵּ֛ת (and the surrender) וְקֹ֥דֶשׁ (of the sanctuary) וְצָבָ֖א (and of the host) מִרְמָֽס׃ (to be trampled)?

KJV (8:13)

Then I heard one saint speaking, and another saint said unto that certain saint which spake, How long shall be the vision concerning the daily sacrifice, and the transgression of desolation, to give both the sanctuary and the host to be trodden under foot?

Inspired Version (8:14)

And he said unto me, Unto two thousand and three hundred days; then shall the sanctuary be cleansed.

Hebrew (8:14)

וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (He said) אֵלַ֔י (to me), עַ֚ד (It will take) עֶ֣רֶב (evenings) בֹּ֔קֶר (and mornings); אַלְפַּ֖יִם (2,300) וּשְׁלֹ֣שׁ (. . .) מֵא֑וֹת (. . .) וְנִצְדַּ֖ק (will be properly restored). קֹֽדֶשׁ׃ (then the sanctuary)

KJV (8:14)

And he said unto me, Unto two thousand and three hundred days; then shall the sanctuary be cleansed.

Inspired Version (8:15)

And it came to pass, when I, even I, Daniel, had seen the vision and sought for the meaning, then, behold, there stood before me as the appearance of a man.

Hebrew (8:15)

וַיְהִ֗י (While) בִּרְאֹתִ֛י (was watching) אֲנִ֥י (I), דָנִיֵּ֖אל (Daniel), אֶת־ (-) הֶחָז֑וֹן (the vision) וָאֲבַקְשָׁ֣ה (and trying to) בִינָ֔ה (understand it), וְהִנֵּ֛ה (there) עֹמֵ֥ד (stood) לְנֶגְדִּ֖י (before me) כְּמַרְאֵה־ (one having the appearance) גָֽבֶר׃ (of a man).

KJV (8:15)

And it came to pass, when I, even I Daniel, had seen the vision, and sought for the meaning, then, behold, there stood before me as the appearance of a man.

Inspired Version (8:16)

And I heard a man's voice between the banks of Ulai, which called and said, Gabriel, make this man to understand the vision.

Hebrew (8:16)

וָאֶשְׁמַ֥ע (And I heard) קוֹל־ (the voice) אָדָ֖ם (of a man) בֵּ֣ין (from between [the banks of]) אוּלָ֑י (the Ulai): וַיִּקְרָא֙ (calling) וַיֹּאמַ֔ר (. . .) גַּבְרִיאֵ֕ל (Gabriel), הָבֵ֥ן (explain) לְהַלָּ֖ז (to this man). אֶת־ (-) הַמַּרְאֶֽה׃ (the vision)

KJV (8:16)

And I heard a man's voice between the banks of Ulai, which called, and said, Gabriel, make this man to understand the vision.

Inspired Version (8:17)

So he came near where I stood; and when he came, I was afraid and fell upon my face; but he said unto me, Understand, O son of man; for at the time of the end shall be the vision.

Hebrew (8:17)

וַיָּבֹא֙ (As he came) אֵ֣צֶל (near) עָמְדִ֔י (to where I stood) וּבְבֹא֣וֹ (), נִבְעַ֔תִּי (I was terrified) וָאֶפְּלָ֖ה (and fell) עַל־ (facedown) פָּנָ֑י (. . .). וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (he said) אֵלַי֙ (to me), הָבֵ֣ן (understand) בֶּן־ (Son) אָדָ֔ם (of man), כִּ֖י (that) לְעֶת־ (concerns the time) קֵ֥ץ (of the end). הֶחָזֽוֹן׃ (the vision)

KJV (8:17)

So he came near where I stood: and when he came, I was afraid, and fell upon my face: but he said unto me, Understand, O son of man: for at the time of the end shall be the vision.

Inspired Version (8:18)

Now as he was speaking with me, I was in a deep sleep on my face toward the ground; but he touched me and set me upright.

Hebrew (8:18)

וּבְדַבְּר֣וֹ (While he was speaking) עִמִּ֔י (with me), נִרְדַּ֥מְתִּי (I fell into a deep sleep), עַל־ (with) פָּנַ֖י (my face) אָ֑רְצָה (to the ground). וַיִּ֨גַּע־ (Then he touched) בִּ֔י (me), וַיַּֽעֲמִידֵ֖נִי (helped me to my feet) עַל־ (. . .) עָמְדִֽי׃ (. . .),

KJV (8:18)

Now as he was speaking with me, I was in a deep sleep on my face toward the ground: but he touched me, and set me upright.

Inspired Version (8:19)

And he said, Behold, I will make thee know what shall be in the last end of the indignation; for at the time appointed, the end shall be.

Hebrew (8:19)

וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙ (and said), הִנְנִ֣י (Behold), מוֹדִֽיעֲךָ֔ (I will make known to you) אֵ֥ת (-) אֲשֶׁר־ (what) יִהְיֶ֖ה (will happen) בְּאַחֲרִ֣ית (in the latter time) הַזָּ֑עַם (of wrath), כִּ֖י (because) לְמוֹעֵ֥ד (it concerns the appointed time) קֵֽץ׃ (of the end).

KJV (8:19)

And he said, Behold, I will make thee know what shall be in the last end of the indignation: for at the time appointed the end shall be.

Inspired Version (8:20)

The ram which thou sawest having two horns are the kings of Media and Persia.

Hebrew (8:20)

הָאַ֥יִל (ram) אֲשֶׁר־ (that) רָאִ֖יתָ (you saw) בַּ֣עַל (. . .) הַקְּרָנָ֑יִם (The two-horned) מַלְכֵ֖י (represents the kings) מָדַ֥י (of Media) וּפָרָֽס׃ (and Persia).

KJV (8:20)

The ram which thou sawest having two horns are the kings of Media and Persia.

Inspired Version (8:21)

And the rough goat is the king of Grecia; and the great horn that is between his eyes is the first king.

Hebrew (8:21)

וְהַצָּפִ֥יר (goat) הַשָּׂעִ֖יר (The shaggy) מֶ֣לֶךְ (represents the king) יָוָ֑ן (of Greece), וְהַקֶּ֤רֶן (horn) הַגְּדוֹלָה֙ (and the large) אֲשֶׁ֣ר (-) בֵּין־ (between) עֵינָ֔יו (his eyes) ה֖וּא (is) הַמֶּ֥לֶךְ (king). הָרִאשֽׁוֹן׃ (the first)

KJV (8:21)

And the rough goat is the king of Grecia: and the great horn that is between his eyes is the first king.

Inspired Version (8:22)

Now that being broken, whereas four stood up for it, four kingdoms shall stand up out of the nation but not in his power.

Hebrew (8:22)

וְהַ֨נִּשְׁבֶּ֔רֶת (the broken [one]) וַתַּֽעֲמֹ֥דְנָה (that will rise) אַרְבַּ֖ע (The four [horns]) תַּחְתֶּ֑יהָ (that replaced) אַרְבַּ֧ע (represent four) מַלְכֻי֛וֹת (kingdoms) מִגּ֥וֹי (from that nation) יַעֲמֹ֖דְנָה (. . .) וְלֹ֥א (but will not have) בְכֹחֽוֹ׃ (the same power).

KJV (8:22)

Now that being broken, whereas four stood up for it, four kingdoms shall stand up out of the nation, but not in his power.

Inspired Version (8:23)

And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors are come to the full, a king of fierce countenance, and understanding dark sentences, shall stand up.

Hebrew (8:23)

וּֽבְאַחֲרִית֙ (In the latter part) מַלְכוּתָ֔ם (of their reign), כְּהָתֵ֖ם (has reached its full measure), הַפֹּשְׁעִ֑ים (when the rebellion) יַעֲמֹ֛ד (will come to the throne). מֶ֥לֶךְ (king), עַז־ (an insolent) פָּנִ֖ים (. . .) וּמֵבִ֥ין (skilled) חִידֽוֹת׃ (in intrigue),

KJV (8:23)

And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors are come to the full, a king of fierce countenance, and understanding dark sentences, shall stand up.

Inspired Version (8:24)

And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power; and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practise, and shall destroy the mighty and the holy people.

Hebrew (8:24)

וְעָצַ֤ם (will be great), כֹּחוֹ֙ (His power) וְלֹ֣א (will not be his own). בְכֹח֔וֹ (but it) וְנִפְלָא֥וֹת (. . .) יַשְׁחִ֖ית (He will cause terrible destruction) וְהִצְלִ֣יחַ (and succeed) וְעָשָׂ֑ה (in whatever he does). וְהִשְׁחִ֥ית (He will destroy) עֲצוּמִ֖ים (the mighty men) וְעַם־ (people). קְדֹשִֽׁים׃ (along with the holy)

KJV (8:24)

And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practice, and shall destroy the mighty and the holy people.

Inspired Version (8:25)

And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify himself in his heart and by peace shall destroy many; he shall also stand up against the Prince of princes; but he shall be broken without hand.

Hebrew (8:25)

וְעַל־ (Through) שִׂכְל֗וֹ (his craft) וְהִצְלִ֤יחַ (to prosper), מִרְמָה֙ (he will cause deceit) בְּיָד֔וֹ (and by his hand), וּבִלְבָב֣וֹ (and in his own mind) יַגְדִּ֔יל (he will make himself great). וּבְשַׁלְוָ֖ה (In a time of peace) יַשְׁחִ֣ית (he will destroy) רַבִּ֑ים (many), וְעַ֤ל־ (against) שַׂר־ (the Prince) שָׂרִים֙ (of princes). יַעֲמֹ֔ד (and he will even stand) וּבְאֶ֥פֶס (but not) יָ֖ד (by [human] hands). יִשָּׁבֵֽר׃ (Yet he will be broken off),

KJV (8:25)

And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify himself in his heart, and by peace shall destroy many: he shall also stand up against the Prince of princes; but he shall be broken without hand.

Inspired Version (8:26)

And the vision of the evening and the morning which was told is true; wherefore, shut thou up the vision, for it shall be for many days.

Hebrew (8:26)

וּמַרְאֵ֨ה (The vision) הָעֶ֧רֶב (of the evenings) וְהַבֹּ֛קֶר (and the mornings) אֲשֶׁ֥ר (that) נֶאֱמַ֖ר (has been spoken) אֱמֶ֣ת (is true). ה֑וּא (. . .) וְאַתָּה֙ (Now you) סְתֹ֣ם (must seal up) הֶֽחָז֔וֹן (the vision), כִּ֖י (for) לְיָמִ֥ים (future). רַבִּֽים׃ (it concerns the distant)

KJV (8:26)

And the vision of the evening and the morning which was told is true: wherefore shut thou up the vision; for it shall be for many days.

Inspired Version (8:27)

And I, Daniel, fainted and was sick certain days; afterward I rose up and did the king's business; and I was astonished at the vision, but none understood it.

Hebrew (8:27)

וַאֲנִ֣י (I), דָנִיֵּ֗אל (Daniel), נִהְיֵ֤יתִי (was exhausted) וְנֶֽחֱלֵ֙יתִי֙ (and lay ill) יָמִ֔ים (for days). וָאָק֕וּם (Then I got up) וָאֶֽעֱשֶׂ֖ה (and went about) אֶת־ (-) מְלֶ֣אכֶת (business). הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ (the king’s) וָאֶשְׁתּוֹמֵ֥ם (I was confounded) עַל־ (by) הַמַּרְאֶ֖ה (the vision); וְאֵ֥ין (it was beyond) מֵבִֽין׃פ (understanding).

KJV (8:27)

And I Daniel fainted, and was sick certain days; afterward I rose up, and did the king's business; and I was astonished at the vision, but none understood it.

Inspired Version (9:1)

In the first year of Darius, the son of Ahasuerus, of the seed of the Medes, which was made king over the realm of the Chaldeans--

Hebrew (9:1)

בִּשְׁנַ֣ת (year) אַחַ֗ת (In the first) לְדָרְיָ֛וֶשׁ (of Darius) בֶּן־ (son) אֲחַשְׁוֵר֖וֹשׁ (of Xerxes), מִזֶּ֣רַע (by descent), מָדָ֑י (a Mede) אֲשֶׁ֣ר (who) הָמְלַ֔ךְ (was made ruler) עַ֖ל (over) מַלְכ֥וּת (the kingdom) כַּשְׂדִּֽים׃ (of the Chaldeans)

KJV (9:1)

In the first year of Darius the son of Ahasuerus, of the seed of the Medes, which was made king over the realm of the Chaldeans;

Inspired Version (9:2)

In the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, understood by books the number of the years whereof the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah, the prophet, that he would accomplish seventy years in the desolations of Jerusalem.

Hebrew (9:2)

בִּשְׁנַ֤ת (year) אַחַת֙ (in the first) לְמָלְכ֔וֹ (of his reign), אֲנִי֙ (I), דָּֽנִיֵּ֔אל (Daniel), בִּינֹ֖תִי (understood) בַּסְּפָרִ֑ים (from the sacred books) מִסְפַּ֣ר (-) הַשָּׁנִ֗ים (-) אֲשֶׁ֨ר (-) הָיָ֤ה (-), דְבַר־ (according to the word) יְהוָה֙ (of the LORD) אֶל־ (to) יִרְמִיָ֣ה (Jeremiah) הַנָּבִ֔יא (the prophet), לְמַלֹּ֛אות (would last) לְחָרְב֥וֹת (that the desolation) יְרוּשָׁלִַ֖ם (of Jerusalem) שִׁבְעִ֥ים (seventy) שָׁנָֽה׃ (years).

KJV (9:2)

In the first year of his reign I Daniel understood by books the number of the years, whereof the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah the prophet, that he would accomplish seventy years in the desolations of Jerusalem.

Inspired Version (9:3)

And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes;

Hebrew (9:3)

וָאֶתְּנָ֣ה (So I turned my attention) אֶת־ (-) פָּנַ֗י (-) אֶל־ (to) אֲדֹנָי֙ (the Lord) הָֽאֱלֹהִ֔ים (God) לְבַקֵּ֥שׁ (to seek Him) תְּפִלָּ֖ה (by prayer) וְתַחֲנוּנִ֑ים (and petition), בְּצ֖וֹם (with fasting), וְשַׂ֥ק (sackcloth), וָאֵֽפֶר׃ (and ashes).

KJV (9:3)

And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes:

Inspired Version (9:4)

And I prayed unto the Lord, my God, and made my confession, and said, O Lord, the great and dreadful God, keeping the covenant and mercy to them that love him and to them that keep his commandments,

Hebrew (9:4)

וָֽאֶתְפַּֽלְלָ֛ה (And I prayed) לַיהוָ֥ה (to the LORD) אֱלֹהַ֖י (my God) וָאֶתְוַדֶּ֑ה (and confessed) וָאֹֽמְרָ֗ה (. . .), אָנָּ֤א (O), אֲדֹנָי֙ (Lord), הָאֵ֤ל (God), הַגָּדוֹל֙ (the great) וְהַנּוֹרָ֔א (and awesome) שֹׁמֵ֤ר (who keeps) הַבְּרִית֙ (His covenant) וְֽהַחֶ֔סֶד (of loving devotion) לְאֹהֲבָ֖יו (to those who love Him) וּלְשֹׁמְרֵ֥י (and keep) מִצְוֺתָֽיו׃ (His commandments),

KJV (9:4)

And I prayed unto the LORD my God, and made my confession, and said, O Lord, the great and dreadful God, keeping the covenant and mercy to them that love him, and to them that keep his commandments;

Inspired Version (9:5)

We have sinned, and have committed iniquity, and have done wickedly, and have rebelled, even by departing from thy precepts and from thy judgments;

Hebrew (9:5)

חָטָ֥אנוּ (we have sinned) וְעָוִ֖ינוּ (and done wrong). וְהִרְשַׁעְנוּ (We have acted wickedly) וּמָרָ֑דְנוּ (and rebelled). וְס֥וֹר (We have turned away) מִמִּצְוֺתֶ֖ךָ (from Your commandments) וּמִמִּשְׁפָּטֶֽיךָ׃ (and ordinances).

KJV (9:5)

We have sinned, and have committed iniquity, and have done wickedly, and have rebelled, even by departing from thy precepts and from thy judgments:

Inspired Version (9:6)

Neither have we hearkened unto thy servants, the prophets, which spake in thy name to our kings, our princes, and our fathers, and to all the people of the land.

Hebrew (9:6)

וְלֹ֤א (We have not) שָׁמַ֙עְנוּ֙ (listened) אֶל־ (to) עֲבָדֶ֣יךָ (Your servants) הַנְּבִיאִ֔ים (the prophets), אֲשֶׁ֤ר (who) דִּבְּרוּ֙ (spoke) בְּשִׁמְךָ֔ (in Your name) אֶל־ (to) מְלָכֵ֥ינוּ (our kings), שָׂרֵ֖ינוּ (leaders), וַאֲבֹתֵ֑ינוּ (fathers), וְאֶ֖ל (and) כָּל־ (all) עַ֥ם (the people) הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (of the land).

KJV (9:6)

Neither have we hearkened unto thy servants the prophets, which spake in thy name to our kings, our princes, and our fathers, and to all the people of the land.

Inspired Version (9:7)

O Lord, righteousness belongeth unto thee, but unto us confusion of faces, as at this day--to the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and unto all Israel that are near and that are far off, through all the countries whither thou hast driven them because of their trespass that they have trespassed against thee.

Hebrew (9:7)

לְךָ֤ (To You), אֲדֹנָי֙ (O Lord), הַצְּדָקָ֔ה ([belongs] righteousness) וְלָ֛נוּ (), בֹּ֥שֶׁת (with shame)— הַפָּנִ֖ים (we are covered) כַּיּ֣וֹם (day) הַזֶּ֑ה (but this) לְאִ֤ישׁ (the men) יְהוּדָה֙ (of Judah), וּלְיוֹשְׁבֵ֣י (the people) יְרֽוּשָׁלִַ֔ם (of Jerusalem), וּֽלְכָל־ (and all) יִשְׂרָאֵ֞ל (Israel) הַקְּרֹבִ֣ים (near) וְהָרְחֹקִ֗ים (and far), בְּכָל־ (in all) הָֽאֲרָצוֹת֙ (the countries) אֲשֶׁ֣ר (to which) הִדַּחְתָּ֣ם (You have driven us) שָׁ֔ם (. . .) בְּמַעֲלָ֖ם (because of our unfaithfulness) אֲשֶׁ֥ר (-) מָֽעֲלוּ־ () בָֽךְ׃ (to You).

KJV (9:7)

O LORD, righteousness belongeth unto thee, but unto us confusion of faces, as at this day; to the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and unto all Israel, that are near, and that are far off, through all the countries whither thou hast driven them, because of their trespass that they have trespassed against thee.

Inspired Version (9:8)

O Lord, to us belongeth confusion of face, to our kings, to our princes, and to our fathers because we have sinned against thee.

Hebrew (9:8)

יְהוָ֗ה (O LORD), לָ֚נוּ (we) בֹּ֣שֶׁת (with shame)— הַפָּנִ֔ים (are covered) לִמְלָכֵ֥ינוּ (our kings), לְשָׂרֵ֖ינוּ (our leaders), וְלַאֲבֹתֵ֑ינוּ (and our fathers)— אֲשֶׁ֥ר (because) חָטָ֖אנוּ (we have sinned) לָֽךְ׃ (against You).

KJV (9:8)

O Lord, to us belongeth confusion of face, to our kings, to our princes, and to our fathers, because we have sinned against thee.

Inspired Version (9:9)

To the Lord, our God, belong mercies and forgivenesses, though we have rebelled against him;

Hebrew (9:9)

לַֽאדֹנָ֣י (To the Lord) אֱלֹהֵ֔ינוּ (our God) הָרַחֲמִ֖ים ([belong] compassion) וְהַסְּלִח֑וֹת (and forgiveness), כִּ֥י (even though) מָרַ֖דְנוּ (we have rebelled) בּֽוֹ׃ (against Him)

KJV (9:9)

To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgivenesses, though we have rebelled against him;

Inspired Version (9:10)

Neither have we obeyed the voice of the Lord, our God, to walk in his laws, which he set before us by his servants, the prophets.

Hebrew (9:10)

וְלֹ֣א (and have not) שָׁמַ֔עְנוּ (obeyed) בְּק֖וֹל (the voice) יְהוָ֣ה (of the LORD) אֱלֹהֵ֑ינוּ (our God) לָלֶ֤כֶת (to walk) בְּתֽוֹרֹתָיו֙ (in His laws), אֲשֶׁ֣ר (which) נָתַ֣ן (He set) לְפָנֵ֔ינוּ (before us) בְּיַ֖ד (through) עֲבָדָ֥יו (His servants) הַנְּבִיאִֽים׃ (the prophets).

KJV (9:10)

Neither have we obeyed the voice of the LORD our God, to walk in his laws, which he set before us by his servants the prophets.

Inspired Version (9:11)

Yea, all Israel have transgressed thy law, even by departing, that they might not obey thy voice; therefore, the curse is poured upon us, and the oath that is written in the law of Moses, the servant of God, because we have sinned against him.

Hebrew (9:11)

וְכָל־ (All) יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל (Israel) עָֽבְרוּ֙ (has transgressed) אֶת־ (-) תּ֣וֹרָתֶ֔ךָ (Your law) וְס֕וֹר (and turned away), לְבִלְתִּ֖י (refusing) שְׁמ֣וֹעַ (to obey) בְּקֹלֶ֑ךָ (Your voice); וַתִּתַּ֨ךְ (has been poured out) עָלֵ֜ינוּ (on us), הָאָלָ֣ה (so the oath) וְהַשְּׁבֻעָ֗ה (and the curse) אֲשֶׁ֤ר () כְּתוּבָה֙ (written) בְּתוֹרַת֙ (in the Law) מֹשֶׁ֣ה (of Moses) עֶֽבֶד־ (the servant) הָֽאֱלֹהִ֔ים (of God) כִּ֥י (because) חָטָ֖אנוּ (we have sinned) לֽוֹ׃ (against You).

KJV (9:11)

Yea, all Israel have transgressed thy law, even by departing, that they might not obey thy voice; therefore the curse is poured upon us, and the oath that is written in the law of Moses the servant of God, because we have sinned against him.

Inspired Version (9:12)

And he hath confirmed his words which he spake against us and against our judges that judged us, by bringing upon us a great evil; for under the whole heaven hath not been done as hath been done upon Jerusalem.

Hebrew (9:12)

וַיָּ֜קֶם (You have carried out) אֶת־ (-) דְּבָרָיו (the words) אֲשֶׁר־ (-) דִּבֶּ֣ר (spoken) עָלֵ֗ינוּ (against us) וְעַ֤ל (and against) שֹֽׁפְטֵ֙ינוּ֙ (our rulers) אֲשֶׁ֣ר (-) שְׁפָט֔וּנוּ (-) לְהָבִ֥יא (by bringing) עָלֵ֖ינוּ (upon us) רָעָ֣ה (disaster). גְדֹלָ֑ה (a great) אֲשֶׁ֣ר () לֹֽא־ (nothing) נֶעֶשְׂתָ֗ה (has ever been done) תַּ֚חַת (For under) כָּל־ (all) הַשָּׁמַ֔יִם (of heaven), כַּאֲשֶׁ֥ר (like what) נֶעֶשְׂתָ֖ה (has been done) בִּירוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ (to Jerusalem).

KJV (9:12)

And he hath confirmed his words, which he spake against us, and against our judges that judged us, by bringing upon us a great evil: for under the whole heaven hath not been done as hath been done upon Jerusalem.

Inspired Version (9:13)

As it is written in the law of Moses, all this evil is come upon us; yet made we not our prayer before the Lord, our God, that we might turn from our iniquities and understand thy truth.

Hebrew (9:13)

כַּאֲשֶׁ֤ר (Just as) כָּתוּב֙ (it is written) בְּתוֹרַ֣ת (in the Law) מֹשֶׁ֔ה (of Moses), אֵ֛ת (-) כָּל־ (all) הָרָעָ֥ה (disaster) הַזֹּ֖את (this) בָּ֣אָה (has come) עָלֵ֑ינוּ (upon us), וְלֹֽא־ (yet we have not) חִלִּ֜ינוּ (sought the favor) אֶת־ (. . .) פְּנֵ֣י׀ (. . .) יְהוָ֣ה (of the LORD) אֱלֹהֵ֗ינוּ (our God) לָשׁוּב֙ (by turning) מֵֽעֲוֺנֵ֔נוּ (from our iniquities) וּלְהַשְׂכִּ֖יל (and giving attention) בַּאֲמִתֶּֽךָ׃ (to Your truth).

KJV (9:13)

As it is written in the law of Moses, all this evil is come upon us: yet made we not our prayer before the LORD our God, that we might turn from our iniquities, and understand thy truth.

Inspired Version (9:14)

Therefore hath the Lord watched upon the evil and brought it upon us; for the Lord, our God, is righteous in all his works which he doeth; for we obeyed not his voice.

Hebrew (9:14)

וַיִּשְׁקֹ֤ד (in store) יְהוָה֙ (Therefore the LORD) עַל־ () הָ֣רָעָ֔ה (has kept the calamity) וַיְבִיאֶ֖הָ (and brought it) עָלֵ֑ינוּ (upon us). כִּֽי־ (For) צַדִּ֞יק (is righteous) יְהוָ֣ה (the LORD) אֱלֹהֵ֗ינוּ (our God) עַל־ (in) כָּל־ (all) מַֽעֲשָׂיו֙ (. . .) אֲשֶׁ֣ר (-) עָשָׂ֔ה (He does); וְלֹ֥א (yet we have not) שָׁמַ֖עְנוּ (obeyed) בְּקֹלֽוֹ׃ (His voice).

KJV (9:14)

Therefore hath the LORD watched upon the evil, and brought it upon us: for the LORD our God is righteous in all his works which he doeth: for we obeyed not his voice.

Inspired Version (9:15)

And now, O Lord, our God, that hast brought thy people forth out of the land of Egypt with a mighty hand and hast gotten thee renown, as at this day, we have sinned; we have done wickedly.

Hebrew (9:15)

וְעַתָּ֣ה׀ (Now), אֲדֹנָ֣י (O Lord) אֱלֹהֵ֗ינוּ (our God), אֲשֶׁר֩ (who) הוֹצֵ֨אתָ (brought) אֶֽת־ (-) עַמְּךָ֜ (Your people) מֵאֶ֤רֶץ (out of the land) מִצְרַ֙יִם֙ (of Egypt) בְּיָ֣ד (hand), חֲזָקָ֔ה (with a mighty) וַתַּֽעַשׂ־ (and who made) לְךָ֥ (for Yourself) שֵׁ֖ם (a name) כַּיּ֣וֹם (day), הַזֶּ֑ה (renowned to this) חָטָ֖אנוּ (we have sinned); רָשָֽׁעְנוּ׃ (we have acted wickedly).

KJV (9:15)

And now, O Lord our God, that hast brought thy people forth out of the land of Egypt with a mighty hand, and hast gotten thee renown, as at this day; we have sinned, we have done wickedly.

Inspired Version (9:16)

O Lord, according to all thy righteousness, I beseech thee, let thine anger and thy fury be turned away from thy city Jerusalem, thy holy mountain; because for our sins and for the iniquities of our fathers, Jerusalem and thy people are become a reproach to all that are about us.

Hebrew (9:16)

אֲדֹנָ֗י (O Lord), כְּכָל־ (in keeping with all) צִדְקֹתֶ֙ךָ֙ (Your righteous acts), יָֽשָׁב־ (may turn away) נָ֤א (I pray) אַפְּךָ֙ (that Your anger) וַחֲמָ֣תְךָ֔ (and wrath) מֵעִֽירְךָ֥ (from Your city) יְרוּשָׁלִַ֖ם (Jerusalem), הַר־ (mountain); קָדְשֶׁ֑ךָ (Your holy) כִּ֤י (for) בַחֲטָאֵ֙ינוּ֙ (because of our sins) וּבַעֲוֺנ֣וֹת (and the iniquities) אֲבֹתֵ֔ינוּ (of our fathers), יְרוּשָׁלִַ֧ם (Jerusalem) וְעַמְּךָ֛ (and Your people) לְחֶרְפָּ֖ה ([are] a reproach) לְכָל־ (to all) סְבִיבֹתֵֽינוּ׃ (around us).

KJV (9:16)

O LORD, according to all thy righteousness, I beseech thee, let thine anger and thy fury be turned away from thy city Jerusalem, thy holy mountain: because for our sins, and for the iniquities of our fathers, Jerusalem and thy people are become a reproach to all that are about us.

Inspired Version (9:17)

Now, therefore, O our God, hear the prayer of thy servant and his supplications, and cause thy face to shine upon thy sanctuary that is desolate, for the Lord's sake.

Hebrew (9:17)

וְעַתָּ֣ה׀ (So now), שְׁמַ֣ע (hear) אֱלֹהֵ֗ינוּ (our God), אֶל־ (. . .) תְּפִלַּ֤ת (the prayers) עַבְדְּךָ֙ (of Your servant). וְאֶל־ (and) תַּ֣חֲנוּנָ֔יו (petitions) וְהָאֵ֣ר (to shine) פָּנֶ֔יךָ (cause Your face) עַל־ (upon) מִקְדָּשְׁךָ֖ (sanctuary). הַשָּׁמֵ֑ם (Your desolate) לְמַ֖עַן (For Your sake), אֲדֹנָֽי׃ (O Lord),

KJV (9:17)

Now therefore, O our God, hear the prayer of thy servant, and his supplications, and cause thy face to shine upon thy sanctuary that is desolate, for the Lord's sake.

Inspired Version (9:18)

O my God, incline thine ear, and hear; open thine eyes, and behold our desolations and the city which is called by thy name; for we do not present our supplications before thee for our righteousnesses, but for thy great mercies.

Hebrew (9:18)

הַטֵּ֨ה (Incline) אֱלֹהַ֥י׀ (O my God), אָזְנְךָ֮ (Your ear), וּֽשֲׁמָע֒ (and hear); פִּקְחָה (open) עֵינֶ֗יךָ (Your eyes) וּרְאֵה֙ (and see) שֹֽׁמְמֹתֵ֔ינוּ (the desolation) וְהָעִ֕יר (of the city) אֲשֶׁר־ (-) נִקְרָ֥א (that bears) שִׁמְךָ֖ (Your name) עָלֶ֑יהָ (). כִּ֣י׀ (For) לֹ֣א (are not) עַל־ (because of) צִדְקֹתֵ֗ינוּ (our righteous acts), אֲנַ֨חְנוּ (we) מַפִּילִ֤ים (presenting) תַּחֲנוּנֵ֙ינוּ֙ (our petitions) לְפָנֶ֔יךָ (before You) כִּ֖י (but) עַל־ (because of) רַחֲמֶ֥יךָ (compassion). הָרַבִּֽים׃ (Your great)

KJV (9:18)

O my God, incline thine ear, and hear; open thine eyes, and behold our desolations, and the city which is called by thy name: for we do not present our supplications before thee for our righteousnesses, but for thy great mercies.

Inspired Version (9:19)

O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive; O Lord, hearken and do; defer not, for thine own sake, O my God; for thy city and thy people are called by thy name.

Hebrew (9:19)

אֲדֹנָ֤י׀ (O Lord), שְׁמָ֙עָה֙ (listen)! אֲדֹנָ֣י׀ (O Lord), סְלָ֔חָה (forgive)! אֲדֹנָ֛י (O Lord), הַֽקֲשִׁ֥יבָה (hear) וַעֲשֵׂ֖ה (and act)! אַל־ (do not) תְּאַחַ֑ר (delay), לְמַֽעֲנְךָ֣ (For Your sake), אֱלֹהַ֔י (O my God), כִּֽי־ (because) שִׁמְךָ֣ (Your name). נִקְרָ֔א (bear) עַל־ (. . .) עִירְךָ֖ (Your city) וְעַל־ (. . .) עַמֶּֽךָ׃ (and Your people)

KJV (9:19)

O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive; O Lord, hearken and do; defer not, for thine own sake, O my God: for thy city and thy people are called by thy name.

Inspired Version (9:20)

And while I was speaking, and praying, and confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, and presenting my supplication before the Lord, my God, for the holy mountain of my God--

Hebrew (9:20)

וְע֨וֹד (While) אֲנִ֤י (I) מְדַבֵּר֙ (was speaking), וּמִתְפַּלֵּ֔ל (praying), וּמִתְוַדֶּה֙ (confessing) חַטָּאתִ֔י (my sin) וְחַטַּ֖את (and [that]) עַמִּ֣י (of my people) יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (Israel), וּמַפִּ֣יל (and presenting) תְּחִנָּתִ֗י (my petition) לִפְנֵי֙ (before) יְהוָ֣ה (the LORD) אֱלֹהַ֔י (my God) עַ֖ל (concerning) הַר־ (mountain)— קֹ֥דֶשׁ (holy) אֱלֹהָֽי׃ ([His])

KJV (9:20)

And while I was speaking, and praying, and confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, and presenting my supplication before the LORD my God for the holy mountain of my God;

Inspired Version (9:21)

Yea, while I was speaking in prayer, even the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, touched me about the time of the evening oblation.

Hebrew (9:21)

וְע֛וֹד (while) אֲנִ֥י (I) מְדַבֵּ֖ר (was still praying) בַּתְּפִלָּ֑ה (. . .), וְהָאִ֣ישׁ (the man) גַּבְרִיאֵ֡ל (Gabriel), אֲשֶׁר֩ (-) רָאִ֨יתִי (I had seen) בֶחָז֤וֹן (vision), בַּתְּחִלָּה֙ (in the earlier) מֻעָ֣ף (. . .) בִּיעָ֔ף (in swift flight) נֹגֵ֣עַ (came) אֵלַ֔י (to me) כְּעֵ֖ת (about the time) מִנְחַת־ (sacrifice). עָֽרֶב׃ (of the evening)

KJV (9:21)

Yea, while I was speaking in prayer, even the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, touched me about the time of the evening oblation.

Inspired Version (9:22)

And he informed me, and talked with me, and said, O Daniel, I am now come forth to give thee skill and understanding.

Hebrew (9:22)

וַיָּ֖בֶן (He instructed [me]) וַיְדַבֵּ֣ר (and spoke) עִמִּ֑י (with me), וַיֹּאמַ֕ר (saying): דָּנִיֵּ֕אל (O Daniel), עַתָּ֥ה (now) יָצָ֖אתִי (I have come) לְהַשְׂכִּילְךָ֥ (to give you insight) בִינָֽה׃ (and understanding).

KJV (9:22)

And he informed me, and talked with me, and said, O Daniel, I am now come forth to give thee skill and understanding.

Inspired Version (9:23)

At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment came forth, and I am come to show thee; for thou art greatly beloved; therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision.

Hebrew (9:23)

בִּתְחִלַּ֨ת (At the beginning) תַּחֲנוּנֶ֜יךָ (of your petitions), יָצָ֣א (went out), דָבָ֗ר (an answer) וַאֲנִי֙ (and I) בָּ֣אתִי (have come) לְהַגִּ֔יד (to tell [you]), כִּ֥י (for) חֲמוּד֖וֹת (highly precious). אָ֑תָּה (you [are]) וּבִין֙ (So consider) בַּדָּבָ֔ר (the message) וְהָבֵ֖ן (and understand) בַּמַּרְאֶֽה׃ (the vision):

KJV (9:23)

At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment came forth, and I am come to show thee; for thou art greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision.

Inspired Version (9:24)

Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the Most Holy.

Hebrew (9:24)

שָׁבֻעִ֨ים (weeks) שִׁבְעִ֜ים (Seventy) נֶחְתַּ֥ךְ (are decreed) עַֽל־ (for) עַמְּךָ֣׀ (your people) וְעַל־ (. . .) עִ֣יר (city) קָדְשֶׁ֗ךָ (and your holy) לְכַלֵּ֨א (to stop) הַפֶּ֜שַׁע (their transgression), וּלַחְתֹּם (to put an end) חַטָּאוֹת (to sin), וּלְכַפֵּ֣ר (to make atonement) עָוֺ֔ן (for iniquity), וּלְהָבִ֖יא (to bring in) צֶ֣דֶק (righteousness), עֹֽלָמִ֑ים (everlasting) וְלַחְתֹּם֙ (to seal up) חָז֣וֹן (vision) וְנָבִ֔יא (and prophecy), וְלִמְשֹׁ֖חַ (and to anoint) קֹ֥דֶשׁ (the Most Holy [Place]) קָֽדָשִֽׁים׃ (. . .).

KJV (9:24)

Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy.

Inspired Version (9:25)

Know, therefore, and understand that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah, the Prince, shall be seven weeks and threescore and two weeks; the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublous times.

Hebrew (9:25)

וְתֵדַ֨ע (Know) וְתַשְׂכֵּ֜ל (and understand this): מִן־ (From) מֹצָ֣א (the issuance) דָבָ֗ר (of the decree) לְהָשִׁיב֙ (to restore) וְלִבְנ֤וֹת (and rebuild) יְרֽוּשָׁלִַ֙ם֙ (Jerusalem) עַד־ (until) מָשִׁ֣יחַ (the Messiah), נָגִ֔יד (the Prince), שָׁבֻעִ֖ים (weeks) שִׁבְעָ֑ה (there will be seven) וְשָׁבֻעִ֞ים (weeks). שִׁשִּׁ֣ים (and sixty-two) וּשְׁנַ֗יִם (. . .) תָּשׁוּב֙ (It will be rebuilt) וְנִבְנְתָה֙ (. . .) רְח֣וֹב (with streets) וְחָר֔וּץ (and a trench), וּבְצ֖וֹק (of distress). הָעִתִּֽים׃ (but in times)

KJV (9:25)

Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Prince shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks: the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublous times.

Inspired Version (9:26)

And after threescore and two weeks, shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself; and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood; and unto the end of the war, desolations are determined.

Hebrew (9:26)

וְאַחֲרֵ֤י (Then after) הַשָּׁבֻעִים֙ (weeks) שִׁשִּׁ֣ים (the sixty-two) וּשְׁנַ֔יִם (. . .) יִכָּרֵ֥ת (will be cut off) מָשִׁ֖יחַ (the Messiah) וְאֵ֣ין (and will have nothing) ל֑וֹ (). וְהָעִ֨יר (the city) וְהַקֹּ֜דֶשׁ (and the sanctuary). יַ֠שְׁחִית (will destroy) עַ֣ם (Then the people) נָגִ֤יד (of the prince) הַבָּא֙ (who is to come) וְקִצּ֣וֹ (The end) בַשֶּׁ֔טֶף (will come like a flood), וְעַד֙ (and until) קֵ֣ץ (the end) מִלְחָמָ֔ה (there will be war); נֶחֱרֶ֖צֶת (have been decreed). שֹׁמֵמֽוֹת׃ (desolations)

KJV (9:26)

And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined.

Inspired Version (9:27)

And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week; and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease; and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation; and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate.

Hebrew (9:27)

וְהִגְבִּ֥יר (And he will confirm) בְּרִ֛ית (a covenant) לָרַבִּ֖ים (with many) שָׁב֣וּעַ (week), אֶחָ֑ד (for one) וַחֲצִ֨י (but in the middle) הַשָּׁב֜וּעַ (of the week) יַשְׁבִּ֣ית׀ (he will put an end) זֶ֣בַח (to sacrifice) וּמִנְחָ֗ה (and offering). וְעַ֨ל (And on) כְּנַ֤ף (the wing [of the temple]) שִׁקּוּצִים֙ ([will come] the abomination) מְשֹׁמֵ֔ם (that causes desolation), וְעַד־ (until) כָּלָה֙ (destruction) וְנֶ֣חֱרָצָ֔ה (the decreed) תִּתַּ֖ךְ (is poured out) עַל־ (upon) שֹׁמֵֽם׃פ ([him]).

KJV (9:27)

And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate.

Inspired Version (10:1)

In the third year of Cyrus, king of Persia, a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, but the time appointed was long; and he understood the thing and had understanding of the vision.

Hebrew (10:1)

בִּשְׁנַ֣ת (year) שָׁל֗וֹשׁ (In the third) לְכ֙וֹרֶשׁ֙ (of Cyrus) מֶ֣לֶךְ (king) פָּרַ֔ס (of Persia), דָּבָר֙ (a message) נִגְלָ֣ה (was revealed) לְדָֽנִיֵּ֔אל (to Daniel), אֲשֶׁר־ (who) נִקְרָ֥א (was called) שְׁמ֖וֹ (. . .) בֵּלְטְשַׁאצַּ֑ר (Belteshazzar). וֶאֱמֶ֤ת (was true), הַדָּבָר֙ (The message) וְצָבָ֣א (conflict). גָד֔וֹל (and it concerned a great) וּבִין֙ (was given to him) אֶת־ (-) הַדָּבָ֔ר (of the message) וּבִ֥ינָה (And the understanding) ל֖וֹ () בַּמַּרְאֶֽה׃ (in a vision).

KJV (10:1)

In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, but the time appointed was long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision.

Inspired Version (10:2)

In those days, I, Daniel, was mourning three full weeks.

Hebrew (10:2)

בַּיָּמִ֖ים (days) הָהֵ֑ם (In those) אֲנִ֤י (I), דָֽנִיֵּאל֙ (Daniel), הָיִ֣יתִי (was) מִתְאַבֵּ֔ל (mourning) שְׁלֹשָׁ֥ה (for three) שָׁבֻעִ֖ים (weeks). יָמִֽים׃ (full)

KJV (10:2)

In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks.

Inspired Version (10:3)

I ate no pleasant bread; neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth; neither did I anoint myself at all till three whole weeks were fulfilled.

Hebrew (10:3)

לֶ֣חֶם (food), חֲמֻד֞וֹת (rich) לֹ֣א (no) אָכַ֗לְתִּי (I ate) וּבָשָׂ֥ר (meat) וָיַ֛יִן (or wine) לֹא־ (no) בָ֥א (entered) אֶל־ (. . .) פִּ֖י (my mouth), וְס֣וֹךְ (anoint myself with oil) לֹא־ (and I did not) סָ֑כְתִּי (. . .) עַד־ (until) מְלֹ֕את (were completed). שְׁלֹ֥שֶׁת (the three) שָׁבֻעִ֖ים (weeks) יָמִֽים׃פ (. . .)

KJV (10:3)

I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.

Inspired Version (10:4)

And in the four and twentieth day of the first month, as I was by the side of the great river, which is Hiddekel,

Hebrew (10:4)

וּבְי֛וֹם (day) עֶשְׂרִ֥ים (On the twenty-fourth) וְאַרְבָּעָ֖ה (. . .) לַחֹ֣דֶשׁ (month), הָרִאשׁ֑וֹן (of the first) וַאֲנִ֗י (as I) הָיִ֛יתִי (was) עַ֣ל (standing on) יַ֧ד (the bank) הַנָּהָ֛ר (river), הַגָּד֖וֹל (of the great) ה֥וּא (. . .) חִדָּֽקֶל׃ (the Tigris),

KJV (10:4)

And in the four and twentieth day of the first month, as I was by the side of the great river, which is Hiddekel;

Inspired Version (10:5)

Then I lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and behold a certain man clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with fine gold of Uphaz;

Hebrew (10:5)

וָאֶשָּׂ֤א (I lifted up) אֶת־ () עֵינַי֙ (my eyes), וָאֵ֔רֶא (vvv) וְהִנֵּ֥ה (and behold), אִישׁ־ (man) אֶחָ֖ד (there was a certain) לָב֣וּשׁ (dressed) בַּדִּ֑ים (in linen), וּמָתְנָ֥יו (around his waist). חֲגֻרִ֖ים (with a belt) בְּכֶ֥תֶם (of fine gold) אוּפָֽז׃ (from Uphaz)

KJV (10:5)

Then I lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and behold a certain man clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with fine gold of Uphaz:

Inspired Version (10:6)

His body also was like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his feet like in color to polished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude.

Hebrew (10:6)

וּגְוִיָּת֣וֹ (His body [was]) כְתַרְשִׁ֗ישׁ (like beryl), וּפָנָ֞יו (his face) כְּמַרְאֵ֤ה (like the brilliance) בָרָק֙ (of lightning), וְעֵינָיו֙ (his eyes) כְּלַפִּ֣ידֵי (torches), אֵ֔שׁ (like flaming) וּזְרֹֽעֹתָיו֙ (his arms) וּמַרְגְּלֹתָ֔יו (and legs) כְּעֵ֖ין (like the gleam) נְחֹ֣שֶׁת (bronze), קָלָ֑ל (of polished) וְק֥וֹל (and) דְּבָרָ֖יו (his voice) כְּק֥וֹל (like the sound) הָמֽוֹן׃ (of a multitude).

KJV (10:6)

His body also was like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his feet like in color to polished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude.

Inspired Version (10:7)

And I, Daniel, alone saw the vision; for the men that were with me saw not the vision; but a great quaking fell upon them so that they fled to hide themselves.

Hebrew (10:7)

וְרָאִיתִי֩ (saw) אֲנִ֨י (I), דָנִיֵּ֤אל (Daniel), לְבַדִּי֙ (Only) אֶת־ (-) הַמַּרְאָ֔ה (the vision); וְהָאֲנָשִׁים֙ (the men) אֲשֶׁ֣ר (-) הָי֣וּ (-) עִמִּ֔י (with me) לֹ֥א (did not) רָא֖וּ (see it) אֶת־ (-) הַמַּרְאָ֑ה (-), אֲבָ֗ל (but) חֲרָדָ֤ה (terror) גְדֹלָה֙ (a great) נָפְלָ֣ה (fell) עֲלֵיהֶ֔ם (upon them), וַֽיִּבְרְח֖וּ (and they ran) בְּהֵחָבֵֽא׃ (and hid themselves).

KJV (10:7)

And I Daniel alone saw the vision: for the men that were with me saw not the vision; but a great quaking fell upon them, so that they fled to hide themselves.

Inspired Version (10:8)

Therefore, I was left alone and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me; for my comeliness was turned in me into corruption, and I retained no strength.

Hebrew (10:8)

וַאֲנִי֙ (So I) נִשְׁאַ֣רְתִּי (was left alone) לְבַדִּ֔י (. . .), וָֽאֶרְאֶ֗ה (gazing at) אֶת־ (-) הַמַּרְאָ֤ה (vision). הַגְּדֹלָה֙ (great) הַזֹּ֔את (this) וְלֹ֥א (No) נִשְׁאַר־ (remained) בִּ֖י (in me); כֹּ֑ח (strength) וְהוֹדִ֗י (my face) נֶהְפַּ֤ךְ (grew) עָלַי֙ (. . .) לְמַשְׁחִ֔ית (deathly pale), וְלֹ֥א (and I was powerless) עָצַ֖רְתִּי (. . .) כֹּֽחַ׃ (. . .).

KJV (10:8)

Therefore I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me: for my comeliness was turned in me into corruption, and I retained no strength.

Inspired Version (10:9)

Yet heard I the voice of his words; and when I heard the voice of his words, then was I in a deep sleep on my face, and my face toward the ground.

Hebrew (10:9)

וָאֶשְׁמַ֖ע (I heard) אֶת־ (-) ק֣וֹל (the sound) דְּבָרָ֑יו (of his words), וּכְשָׁמְעִי֙ (and as I listened) אֶת־ (-) ק֣וֹל (-), דְּבָרָ֔יו (-) וַאֲנִ֗י (I) הָיִ֛יתִי (. . .) נִרְדָּ֥ם (fell into a deep sleep), עַל־ (. . .) פָּנַ֖י (with my face) וּפָנַ֥י (. . .) אָֽרְצָה׃ (to the ground).

KJV (10:9)

Yet heard I the voice of his words: and when I heard the voice of his words, then was I in a deep sleep on my face, and my face toward the ground.

Inspired Version (10:10)

And behold, a hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands,

Hebrew (10:10)

וְהִנֵּה־ (Suddenly), יָ֖ד (a hand) נָ֣גְעָה (touched) בִּ֑י (me) וַתְּנִיעֵ֥נִי (and set me trembling) עַל־ (on) בִּרְכַּ֖י (and knees). וְכַפּ֥וֹת (my hands) יָדָֽי׃ (. . .)

KJV (10:10)

And, behold, a hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands.

Inspired Version (10:11)

And said unto me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak unto thee, and stand upright; for unto thee am I now sent. And when he had spoken this word unto me, I stood trembling.

Hebrew (10:11)

וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (He said) אֵלַ֡י (to me), דָּנִיֵּ֣אל (Daniel), אִישׁ־ (you are a man) חֲ֠מֻדוֹת (who is highly precious). הָבֵ֨ן (Consider carefully) בַּדְּבָרִ֜ים (the words) אֲשֶׁר֩ (that) אָנֹכִ֨י (I am) דֹבֵ֤ר (about to say) אֵלֶ֙יךָ֙ (to you). וַעֲמֹ֣ד (Stand up) עַל־ (. . .) עָמְדֶ֔ךָ (. . .), כִּ֥י (for) עַתָּ֖ה (I have now) שֻׁלַּ֣חְתִּי (been sent) אֵלֶ֑יךָ (to you). וּבְדַבְּר֥וֹ (And when he had said) עִמִּ֛י (to me), אֶת־ (-) הַדָּבָ֥ר (. . .) הַזֶּ֖ה (this) עָמַ֥דְתִּי (I stood up) מַרְעִֽיד׃ (trembling).

KJV (10:11)

And he said unto me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak unto thee, and stand upright: for unto thee am I now sent. And when he had spoken this word unto me, I stood trembling.

Inspired Version (10:12)

Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel; for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard; and I am come for thy words.

Hebrew (10:12)

וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (he said) אֵלַי֮ (-), אַל־ (Do not) תִּירָ֣א (be afraid), דָנִיֵּאל֒ (Daniel), כִּ֣י׀ (for) מִן־ (from) הַיּ֣וֹם (day) הָרִאשׁ֗וֹן (the first) אֲשֶׁ֨ר (that) נָתַ֧תָּ (you purposed) אֶֽת־ (-) לִבְּךָ֛ (-) לְהָבִ֧ין (to understand) וּלְהִתְעַנּ֛וֹת (and to humble) לִפְנֵ֥י (yourself before) אֱלֹהֶ֖יךָ (your God), נִשְׁמְע֣וּ (were heard), דְבָרֶ֑יךָ (your words) וַאֲנִי־ (and I) בָ֖אתִי (have come) בִּדְבָרֶֽיךָ׃ (in response to them).

KJV (10:12)

Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words.

Inspired Version (10:13)

But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days; but lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia.

Hebrew (10:13)

וְשַׂ֣ר׀ (However, the prince) מַלְכ֣וּת (of the kingdom) פָּרַ֗ס (of Persia) עֹמֵ֤ד (opposed) לְנֶגְדִּי֙ (me) עֶשְׂרִ֣ים (for twenty-one) וְאֶחָ֣ד (. . .) י֔וֹם (days). וְהִנֵּ֣ה (. . .) מִֽיכָאֵ֗ל (Then Michael), אַחַ֛ד (one) הַשָּׂרִ֥ים (princes), הָרִאשֹׁנִ֖ים (of the chief) בָּ֣א (came) לְעָזְרֵ֑נִי (to help me), וַאֲנִי֙ (for I) נוֹתַ֣רְתִּי (had been left) שָׁ֔ם (there) אֵ֖צֶל (with) מַלְכֵ֥י (the kings) פָרָֽס׃ (of Persia).

KJV (10:13)

But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia.

Inspired Version (10:14)

Now I am come to make thee understand what shall befall thy people in the latter days; for yet the vision is for many days.

Hebrew (10:14)

וּבָ֙אתִי֙ (Now I have come) לַהֲבִ֣ינְךָ֔ (to explain to you) אֵ֛ת (-) אֲשֶׁר־ (what) יִקְרָ֥ה (will happen) לְעַמְּךָ֖ (to your people) בְּאַחֲרִ֣ית (in the latter) הַיָּמִ֑ים (days), כִּי־ (for) ע֥וֹד (. . .) חָז֖וֹן (the vision) לַיָּמִֽים׃ (concerns those days).

KJV (10:14)

Now I am come to make thee understand what shall befall thy people in the latter days: for yet the vision is for many days.

Inspired Version (10:15)

And when he had spoken such words unto me, I set my face toward the ground, and I became dumb.

Hebrew (10:15)

וּבְדַבְּר֣וֹ (While he was speaking) עִמִּ֔י (to me), כַּדְּבָרִ֖ים (words) הָאֵ֑לֶּה (these) נָתַ֧תִּי (I set) פָנַ֛י (my face) אַ֖רְצָה (toward the ground) וְנֶאֱלָֽמְתִּי׃ (and became speechless).

KJV (10:15)

And when he had spoken such words unto me, I set my face toward the ground, and I became dumb.

Inspired Version (10:16)

And behold, one like the similitude of the sons of men touched my lips; then I opened my mouth, and spake, and said unto him that stood before me, O my lord, by the vision my sorrows are turned upon me, and I have retained no strength.

Hebrew (10:16)

וְהִנֵּ֗ה (And suddenly) כִּדְמוּת֙ ([one] with the likeness) בְּנֵ֣י (vvv) אָדָ֔ם (of a man) נֹגֵ֖עַ (touched) עַל־ (. . .) שְׂפָתָ֑י (my lips), וָאֶפְתַּח־ (and I opened) פִּ֗י (my mouth) וָאֲדַבְּרָה֙ (. . .) וָאֹֽמְרָה֙ (and said) אֶל־ (to) הָעֹמֵ֣ד (the one standing) לְנֶגְדִּ֔י (before me), אֲדֹנִ֗י (My lord), בַּמַּרְאָה֙ (because of the vision), נֶהֶפְכ֤וּ (I am overcome) צִירַי֙ (with anguish) עָלַ֔י (. . .), וְלֹ֥א (no) עָצַ֖רְתִּי (and I have) כֹּֽחַ׃ (strength).

KJV (10:16)

And, behold, one like the similitude of the sons of men touched my lips: then I opened my mouth, and spake, and said unto him that stood before me, O my lord, by the vision my sorrows are turned upon me, and I have retained no strength.

Inspired Version (10:17)

For how can the servant of this, my lord, talk with this, my lord? For as for me, straightway there remained no strength in me; neither is there breath left in me.

Hebrew (10:17)

וְהֵ֣יךְ (How) יוּכַ֗ל (can I), עֶ֤בֶד (servant), אֲדֹנִי֙ ([your]) זֶ֔ה (. . .) לְדַבֵּ֖ר (speak) עִם־ (with) אֲדֹ֣נִי (my lord)? זֶ֑ה ([you]), וַאֲנִ֤י (I) מֵעַ֙תָּה֙ (Now) לֹֽא־ (no) יַעֲמָד־ (have) בִּ֣י () כֹ֔חַ (strength), וּנְשָׁמָ֖ה (is any breath) לֹ֥א (nor) נִשְׁאֲרָה־ (left) בִֽי׃ (in me).

KJV (10:17)

For how can the servant of this my lord talk with this my lord? for as for me, straightway there remained no strength in me, neither is there breath left in me.

Inspired Version (10:18)

Then there came again and touched me one like the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me,

Hebrew (10:18)

וַיֹּ֧סֶף (Again) וַיִּגַּע־ (touched) בִּ֛י (me) כְּמַרְאֵ֥ה ([the one] with the likeness) אָדָ֖ם (of a man) וַֽיְחַזְּקֵֽנִי׃ (and strengthened me).

KJV (10:18)

Then there came again and touched me one like the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me,

Inspired Version (10:19)

And said, O man greatly beloved, fear not; peace be unto thee; be strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto me, I was strengthened and said, Let my lord speak; for thou hast strengthened me.

Hebrew (10:19)

וַיֹּ֜אמֶר (he said). אַל־ (Do not) תִּירָ֧א (be afraid), אִישׁ־ (. . .) חֲמֻד֛וֹת (you who are highly precious), שָׁל֥וֹם (Peace [be]) לָ֖ךְ (with you)! חֲזַ֣ק (Be strong now); וַחֲזָ֑ק (be very strong)! וּֽבְדַבְּר֤וֹ (As he spoke) עִמִּי֙ (with me), הִתְחַזַּ֔קְתִּי (I was strengthened) וָאֹֽמְרָ֛ה (and said), יְדַבֵּ֥ר (Speak), אֲדֹנִ֖י (my lord), כִּ֥י (for) חִזַּקְתָּֽנִי׃ (you have strengthened me).

KJV (10:19)

And said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak; for thou hast strengthened me.

Inspired Version (10:20)

Then said he, Knowest thou wherefore I come unto thee? And now will I return to fight with the prince of Persia; and when I am gone forth, lo, the prince of Grecia shall come.

Hebrew (10:20)

וַיֹּ֗אמֶר (he said). הֲיָדַ֙עְתָּ֙ (Do you know) לָמָּה־ (why) בָּ֣אתִי (I have come) אֵלֶ֔יךָ (to you)? וְעַתָּ֣ה (at once) אָשׁ֔וּב (I must return) לְהִלָּחֵ֖ם (to fight) עִם־ (against) שַׂ֣ר (the prince) פָּרָ֑ס (of Persia), וַאֲנִ֣י (and when I) יוֹצֵ֔א (have gone forth), וְהִנֵּ֥ה (behold), שַׂר־ (the prince) יָוָ֖ן (of Greece) בָּֽא׃ (will come).

KJV (10:20)

Then said he, Knowest thou wherefore I come unto thee? and now will I return to fight with the prince of Persia: and when I am gone forth, lo, the prince of Grecia shall come.

Inspired Version (10:21)

But I will show thee that which is noted in the scripture of truth; and there is none that holdeth with me in these things but Michael, your prince.

Hebrew (10:21)

אֲבָל֙ (But first) אַגִּ֣יד (I will tell) לְךָ֔ (you) אֶת־ (-) הָרָשׁ֥וּם (what is inscribed) בִּכְתָ֖ב (in the Book) אֱמֶ֑ת (of Truth). וְאֵ֨ין (Yet no) אֶחָ֜ד (one) מִתְחַזֵּ֤ק (has the courage) עִמִּי֙ (to support me) עַל־ (against) אֵ֔לֶּה (these), כִּ֥י (except) אִם־ (. . .) מִיכָאֵ֖ל (Michael) שַׂרְכֶֽם׃פ (your prince).

KJV (10:21)

But I will show thee that which is noted in the scripture of truth: and there is none that holdeth with me in these things, but Michael your prince.

Inspired Version (11:1)

Also I, in the first year of Darius, the Mede, even I stood to confirm and to strengthen him.

Hebrew (11:1)

וַאֲנִי֙ (And I), בִּשְׁנַ֣ת (year) אַחַ֔ת (in the first) לְדָרְיָ֖וֶשׁ (of Darius) הַמָּדִ֑י (the Mede), עָמְדִ֛י (stood up) לְמַחֲזִ֥יק (to strengthen) וּלְמָע֖וֹז (and protect) לֽוֹ׃ (him).

KJV (11:1)

Also I in the first year of Darius the Mede, even I, stood to confirm and to strengthen him.

Inspired Version (11:2)

And now will I show thee the truth: Behold, there shall stand up yet three kings in Persia; and the fourth shall be far richer than they all; and by his strength through his riches he shall stir up all against the realm of Grecia.

Hebrew (11:2)

וְעַתָּ֕ה (Now then), אֱמֶ֖ת (the truth): אַגִּ֣יד (I will tell) לָ֑ךְ (you) הִנֵּה־ (-) עוֹד֩ (more) שְׁלֹשָׁ֨ה (Three) מְלָכִ֜ים (kings) עֹמְדִ֣ים (will arise) לְפָרַ֗ס (in Persia), וְהָֽרְבִיעִי֙ (and then a fourth), יַעֲשִׁ֤יר (richer) עֹֽשֶׁר־ (who will be) גָּדוֹל֙ (far) מִכֹּ֔ל (than all the others). וּכְחֶזְקָת֣וֹ (By the power) בְעָשְׁר֔וֹ (of his wealth), יָעִ֣יר (he will stir up) הַכֹּ֔ל (everyone) אֵ֖ת (against) מַלְכ֥וּת (the kingdom) יָוָֽן׃ (of Greece).

KJV (11:2)

And now will I shew thee the truth. Behold, there shall stand up yet three kings in Persia; and the fourth shall be far richer than they all: and by his strength through his riches he shall stir up all against the realm of Grecia.

Inspired Version (11:3)

And a mighty king shall stand up that shall rule with great dominion and do according to his will.

Hebrew (11:3)

וְעָמַ֖ד (will arise), מֶ֣לֶךְ (king) גִּבּ֑וֹר (Then a mighty) וּמָשַׁל֙ (who will rule) מִמְשָׁ֣ל (authority) רַ֔ב (with great) וְעָשָׂ֖ה (and do) כִּרְצוֹנֽוֹ׃ (as he pleases).

KJV (11:3)

And a mighty king shall stand up, that shall rule with great dominion, and do according to his will.

Inspired Version (11:4)

And when he shall stand up, his kingdom shall be broken, and shall be divided toward the four winds of heaven, and not to his posterity nor according to his dominion which he ruled; for his kingdom shall be plucked up, even for others besides those.

Hebrew (11:4)

וּכְעָמְדוֹ֙ (But as soon as he is established), תִּשָּׁבֵ֣ר (will be broken up) מַלְכוּת֔וֹ (his kingdom) וְתֵחָ֕ץ (and parceled) לְאַרְבַּ֖ע (out toward the four) רוּח֣וֹת (winds) הַשָּׁמָ֑יִם (of heaven). וְלֹ֣א (It will not [go]) לְאַחֲרִית֗וֹ (to his descendants), וְלֹ֤א (nor will it) כְמָשְׁלוֹ֙ (have the authority) אֲשֶׁ֣ר (with which) מָשָׁ֔ל (he ruled), כִּ֤י (because) תִנָּתֵשׁ֙ (will be uprooted) מַלְכוּת֔וֹ (his kingdom) וְלַאֲחֵרִ֖ים (and [given] to others) מִלְּבַד־ (. . .) אֵֽלֶּה׃ (. . .).

KJV (11:4)

And when he shall stand up, his kingdom shall be broken, and shall be divided toward the four winds of heaven; and not to his posterity, nor according to his dominion which he ruled: for his kingdom shall be plucked up, even for others beside those.

Inspired Version (11:5)

And the king of the south shall be strong, and one of his princes; and he shall be strong above him and have dominion; his dominion shall be a great dominion.

Hebrew (11:5)

וְיֶחֱזַ֥ק (will grow strong), מֶֽלֶךְ־ (The king) הַנֶּ֖גֶב (of the South) וּמִן־ (but one of) שָׂרָ֑יו (his commanders) וְיֶחֱזַ֤ק (stronger) עָלָיו֙ (will grow even) וּמָשָׁ֔ל (and will rule) מִמְשָׁ֥ל (his own kingdom) רַ֖ב (with great) מֶמְשַׁלְתּֽוֹ׃ (authority).

KJV (11:5)

And the king of the south shall be strong, and one of his princes; and he shall be strong above him, and have dominion; his dominion shall be a great dominion.

Inspired Version (11:6)

And in the end of years, they shall join themselves together; for the king's daughter of the south shall come to the king of the north to make an agreement; but she shall not retain the power of the 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 these times.

Hebrew (11:6)

וּלְקֵ֤ץ (After) שָׁנִים֙ (some years) יִתְחַבָּ֔רוּ (they will form an alliance), וּבַ֣ת (and the daughter) מֶֽלֶךְ־ (of the king) הַנֶּ֗גֶב (of the South) תָּבוֹא֙ (will go) אֶל־ (to) מֶ֣לֶךְ (the king) הַצָּפ֔וֹן (of the North) לַעֲשׂ֖וֹת (to seal) מֵישָׁרִ֑ים (the agreement). וְלֹֽא־ (But [his daughter] will not) תַעְצֹ֞ר (retain) כּ֣וֹחַ (her position of power) הַזְּר֗וֹעַ (. . .), וְלֹ֤א (nor will) יַעֲמֹד֙ (endure). וּזְרֹע֔וֹ (his strength) וְתִנָּתֵ֨ן (will be given up), הִ֤יא (she) וּמְבִיאֶ֙יהָ֙ (along with her royal escort) וְהַיֹּ֣לְדָ֔הּ (and her father) וּמַחֲזִקָ֖הּ (and the one who supported her). בָּעִתִּֽים׃ (At that time)

KJV (11:6)

And in the end of years they shall join themselves together; for the king's daughter of the south shall come to the king of the north to make an agreement: but she shall not retain the power of the 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 these times.

Inspired Version (11:7)

But out of a branch of her roots shall one stand up in his estate, which shall come with an army, and shall enter into the fortress of the king of the north, and shall deal against them, and shall prevail,

Hebrew (11:7)

וְעָמַ֛ד (will rise up) מִנֵּ֥צֶר (But one from her family line) שָׁרָשֶׁ֖יהָ (. . .) כַּנּ֑וֹ (in his place), וְיָבֹ֣א (come) אֶל־ (against) הַחַ֗יִל (the army) וְיָבֹא֙ (and enter) בְּמָעוֹז֙ (his fortress), מֶ֣לֶךְ (of the king) הַצָּפ֔וֹן (of the North), וְעָשָׂ֥ה (fighting) בָהֶ֖ם () וְהֶחֱזִֽיק׃ (and prevailing).

KJV (11:7)

But out of a branch of her roots shall one stand up in his estate, which shall come with an army, and shall enter into the fortress of the king of the north, and shall deal against them, and shall prevail:

Inspired Version (11:8)

And shall also carry captives into Egypt their gods, with their princes and with their precious vessels of silver and of gold; and he shall continue more years than the king of the north.

Hebrew (11:8)

וְגַ֣ם (even) אֱ‍ֽלֹהֵיהֶ֡ם (their gods) עִם־ (with) נְסִֽכֵיהֶם֩ (their metal images) עִם־ (. . .) כְּלֵ֨י (vessels) חֶמְדָּתָ֜ם (and their precious) כֶּ֧סֶף (of silver) וְזָהָ֛ב (and gold). בַּשְּׁבִ֖י (captive) יָבִ֣א (He will take) מִצְרָ֑יִם (to Egypt), וְהוּא֙ (he) שָׁנִ֣ים (For some years) יַעֲמֹ֔ד (will stay away) מִמֶּ֖לֶךְ (from the king) הַצָּפֽוֹן׃ (of the North),

KJV (11:8)

And shall also carry captives into Egypt their gods, with their princes, and with their precious vessels of silver and of gold; and he shall continue more years than the king of the north.

Inspired Version (11:9)

So the king of the south shall come into his kingdom and shall return into his own land.

Hebrew (11:9)

וּבָ֗א (who will invade) בְּמַלְכוּת֙ (the realm) מֶ֣לֶךְ (of the king) הַנֶּ֔גֶב (of the South) וְשָׁ֖ב (and then return) אֶל־ (to) אַדְמָתֽוֹ׃ (his own land).

KJV (11:9)

So the king of the south shall come into his kingdom, and shall return into his own land.

Inspired Version (11:10)

But his sons shall be stirred up and shall assemble a multitude of great forces; and one shall certainly come, and overflow, and pass through; then shall he return and be stirred up, even to his fortress.

Hebrew (11:10)

וּבְנוֹ (But his sons) יִתְגָּר֗וּ (will stir up strife) וְאָסְפוּ֙ (and assemble) הֲמוֹן֙ (army) חֲיָלִ֣ים (. . .), רַבִּ֔ים (a great) וּבָ֥א (which will advance forcefully) ב֖וֹא (. . .), וְשָׁטַ֣ף (like a flood), וְעָבָ֑ר (sweeping through) וְיָשֹׁ֥ב (and will again) וְיִתְגָּרוּ (carry the battle) עַד־ (as) מָעֻזָּה׃ (far as his fortress).

KJV (11:10)

But his sons shall be stirred up, and shall assemble a multitude of great forces: and one shall certainly come, and overflow, and pass through: then shall he return, and be stirred up, even to his fortress.

Inspired Version (11:11)

And the king of the south shall be moved with choler, and shall come forth, and fight with him, even with the king of the north; and he shall set forth a great multitude; but the multitude shall be given into his hand.

Hebrew (11:11)

וְיִתְמַרְמַר֙ (In a rage), מֶ֣לֶךְ (the king) הַנֶּ֔גֶב (of the South) וְיָצָ֕א (will march out) וְנִלְחַ֥ם (to fight) עִמּ֖וֹ (. . .) עִם־ (. . .) מֶ֣לֶךְ (the king) הַצָּפ֑וֹן (of the North), וְהֶעֱמִיד֙ (who will raise) הָמ֣וֹן (army), רָ֔ב (a large) וְנִתַּ֥ן (will be delivered) הֶהָמ֖וֹן (but it) בְּיָדֽוֹ׃ (into the hand of his [enemy]).

KJV (11:11)

And the king of the south shall be moved with choler, and shall come forth and fight with him, even with the king of the north: and he shall set forth a great multitude; but the multitude shall be given into his hand.

Inspired Version (11:12)

And when he hath taken away the multitude, his heart shall be lifted up; and he shall cast down many ten thousands, but he shall not be strengthened by it.

Hebrew (11:12)

וְנִשָּׂ֥א (is carried off), הֶהָמ֖וֹן (When the army) יָרוּם ([the king of the South] will be proud) לְבָב֑וֹ (in heart) וְהִפִּ֛יל (and will cast down) רִבֹּא֖וֹת (tens of thousands), וְלֹ֥א (but he will not) יָעֽוֹז׃ (triumph).

KJV (11:12)

And when he hath taken away the multitude, his heart shall be lifted up; and he shall cast down many ten thousands: but he shall not be strengthened by it.

Inspired Version (11:13)

For the king of the north shall return, and shall set forth a multitude greater than the former, and shall certainly come after certain years with a great army and with much riches.

Hebrew (11:13)

וְשָׁב֙ (another) מֶ֣לֶךְ (For the king) הַצָּפ֔וֹן (of the North) וְהֶעֱמִ֣יד (will raise) הָמ֔וֹן (army), רַ֖ב (larger) מִן־ (than) הָרִאשׁ֑וֹן (the first), וּלְקֵ֨ץ (and after) הָֽעִתִּ֤ים (. . .) שָׁנִים֙ (some years) יָ֣בוֹא (he will advance) ב֔וֹא (. . .) בְּחַ֥יִל (army) גָּד֖וֹל (with a great) וּבִרְכ֥וּשׁ (supplies). רָֽב׃ (and many)

KJV (11:13)

For the king of the north shall return, and shall set forth a multitude greater than the former, and shall certainly come after certain years with a great army and with much riches.

Inspired Version (11:14)

And in those times, there shall many stand up against the king of the south; also, the robbers of thy people shall exalt themselves to establish the vision; but they shall fall.

Hebrew (11:14)

וּבָעִתִּ֣ים (times) הָהֵ֔ם (In those) רַבִּ֥ים (many) יַֽעַמְד֖וּ (will rise up) עַל־ (against) מֶ֣לֶךְ (the king) הַנֶּ֑גֶב (of the South). וּבְנֵ֣י׀ (ones) פָּרִיצֵ֣י (Violent) עַמְּךָ֗ (among your own people) יִֽנַּשְּׂא֛וּ (will exalt themselves) לְהַעֲמִ֥יד (in fulfillment) חָז֖וֹן (of the vision), וְנִכְשָֽׁלוּ׃ (but they will fail).

KJV (11:14)

And in those times there shall many stand up against the king of the south: also the robbers of thy people shall exalt themselves to establish the vision; but they shall fall.

Inspired Version (11:15)

So the king of the north shall come, and cast up a mount, and take the most fenced cities; and the arms of the south shall not withstand, neither his chosen people; neither shall there be any strength to withstand.

Hebrew (11:15)

וְיָבֹא֙ (will come), מֶ֣לֶךְ (Then the king) הַצָּפ֔וֹן (of the North) וְיִשְׁפֹּךְ֙ (build up) סֽוֹלֲלָ֔ה (a siege ramp), וְלָכַ֖ד (and capture) עִ֣יר (city). מִבְצָר֑וֹת (a fortified) וּזְרֹע֤וֹת (The forces) הַנֶּ֙גֶב֙ (of the South) לֹ֣א (will not) יַעֲמֹ֔דוּ (stand); וְעַם֙ (troops) מִבְחָרָ֔יו (even their best) וְאֵ֥ין (will not) כֹּ֖חַ (be able) לַעֲמֹֽד׃ (to resist).

KJV (11:15)

So the king of the north shall come, and cast up a mount, and take the most fenced cities: and the arms of the south shall not withstand, neither his chosen people, neither shall there be any strength to withstand.

Inspired Version (11:16)

But he that cometh against him shall do according to his own will, and none shall stand before him; and he shall stand in the glorious land, which by his hand shall be consumed.

Hebrew (11:16)

וְיַ֨עַשׂ (will do) הַבָּ֤א (The invader) אֵלָיו֙ (. . .) כִּרְצוֹנ֔וֹ (as he pleases), וְאֵ֥ין (and no one) עוֹמֵ֖ד (will stand) לְפָנָ֑יו (against him). וְיַעֲמֹ֥ד (He will establish himself) בְּאֶֽרֶץ־ (Land), הַצְּבִ֖י (in the Beautiful) וְכָלָ֥ה (with destruction) בְיָדֽוֹ׃ (in his hand).

KJV (11:16)

But he that cometh against him shall do according to his own will, and none shall stand before him: and he shall stand in the glorious land, which by his hand shall be consumed.

Inspired Version (11:17)

He shall also set his face to enter with the strength of his whole kingdom, and upright ones with him; thus shall he do; and he shall give him the daughter of women, corrupting her; but she shall not stand on his side, neither be for him.

Hebrew (11:17)

וְיָשֵׂ֣ם׀ (He will resolve) פָּ֠נָיו (. . .) לָב֞וֹא (to come) בְּתֹ֧קֶף (with the strength) כָּל־ (of his whole) מַלְכוּת֛וֹ (kingdom), וִישָׁרִ֥ים (and will reach an agreement) עִמּ֖וֹ (with [the king of the South]). וְעָשָׂ֑ה (. . .) וּבַ֤ת (He will give him a daughter) הַנָּשִׁים֙ (in marriage) יִתֶּן־ (. . .) ל֣וֹ () לְהַשְׁחִיתָ֔הּ (in order to overthrow [the kingdom]), וְלֹ֥א (but [his plan] will not) תַעֲמֹ֖ד (succeed) וְלֹא־ (or help) ל֥וֹ (him) תִהְיֶֽה׃ ().

KJV (11:17)

He shall also set his face to enter with the strength of his whole kingdom, and upright ones with him; thus shall he do: and he shall give him the daughter of women, corrupting her: but she shall not stand on his side, neither be for him.

Inspired Version (11:18)

After this shall he turn his face unto the isles and shall take many; but a prince for his own behalf shall cause the reproach offered by him to cease; without his own reproach he shall cause it to turn upon him.

Hebrew (11:18)

וְיָשֵׁב (Then he will turn) פָּנָ֛יו (his face) לְאִיִּ֖ים (to the coastlands) וְלָכַ֣ד (and capture) רַבִּ֑ים (many of them). וְהִשְׁבִּ֨ית (will put an end) קָצִ֤ין (But a commander) חֶרְפָּתוֹ֙ (to his reproach) ל֔וֹ () בִּלְתִּ֥י () חֶרְפָּת֖וֹ (vvv) יָשִׁ֥יב (and will turn it back) לֽוֹ׃ (upon him).

KJV (11:18)

After this shall he turn his face unto the isles, and shall take many: but a prince for his own behalf shall cause the reproach offered by him to cease; without his own reproach he shall cause it to turn upon him.

Inspired Version (11:19)

Then he shall turn his face toward the fort of his own land; but he shall stumble, and fall, and not be found.

Hebrew (11:19)

וְיָשֵׁ֣ב (. . .) פָּנָ֔יו (After this, he will turn back) לְמָעוּזֵּ֖י (toward the fortresses) אַרְצ֑וֹ (of his own land), וְנִכְשַׁ֥ל (but he will stumble) וְנָפַ֖ל (and fall) וְלֹ֥א (and be no more) יִמָּצֵֽא׃ (. . .).

KJV (11:19)

Then he shall turn his face toward the fort of his own land: but he shall stumble and fall, and not be found.

Inspired Version (11:20)

Then shall stand up in his estate a raiser of taxes in the glory of the kingdom; but within few days he shall be destroyed, neither in anger nor in battle.

Hebrew (11:20)

וְעָמַ֧ד (one will arise) עַל־ (In) כַּנּ֛וֹ (his place) מַעֲבִ֥יר (who will send out) נוֹגֵ֖שׂ (a tax collector) הֶ֣דֶר (for the glory) מַלְכ֑וּת (of the kingdom); וּבְיָמִ֤ים (days) אֲחָדִים֙ (but within a few) יִשָּׁבֵ֔ר (he will be destroyed), וְלֹ֥א (though not) בְאַפַּ֖יִם (in anger) וְלֹ֥א (. . .) בְמִלְחָמָֽה׃ (or in battle).

KJV (11:20)

Then shall stand up in his estate a raiser of taxes in the glory of the kingdom: but within few days he shall be destroyed, neither in anger, nor in battle.

Inspired Version (11:21)

And in his estate shall stand up a vile person, to whom they shall not give the honor of the kingdom; but he shall come in peaceably and obtain the kingdom by flatteries.

Hebrew (11:21)

וְעָמַ֤ד (will arise); עַל־ (In) כַּנּוֹ֙ (his place) נִבְזֶ֔ה (a despicable person) וְלֹא־ (will not) נָתְנ֥וּ (be given) עָלָ֖יו (to him), ה֣וֹד (honors) מַלְכ֑וּת (royal) וּבָ֣א (but he will come) בְשַׁלְוָ֔ה (in a time of peace) וְהֶחֱזִ֥יק (and seize) מַלְכ֖וּת (the kingdom) בַּחֲלַקְלַקּֽוֹת׃ (by intrigue).

KJV (11:21)

And in his estate shall stand up a vile person, to whom they shall not give the honor of the kingdom: but he shall come in peaceably, and obtain the kingdom by flatteries.

Inspired Version (11:22)

And with the arms of a flood shall they be overflown from before him and shall be broken, yea, also the prince of the covenant.

Hebrew (11:22)

וּזְרֹע֥וֹת (of forces) הַשֶּׁ֛טֶף (Then a flood) יִשָּׁטְפ֥וּ (will be swept away) מִלְּפָנָ֖יו (before him) וְיִשָּׁבֵ֑רוּ (and destroyed), וְגַ֖ם (along with) נְגִ֥יד (a prince) בְּרִֽית׃ (of the covenant).

KJV (11:22)

And with the arms of a flood shall they be overflown from before him, and shall be broken; yea, also the prince of the covenant.

Inspired Version (11:23)

And after the league made with him, he shall work deceitfully; for he shall come up and shall become strong with a small people.

Hebrew (11:23)

וּמִן־ (After) הִֽתְחַבְּר֥וּת (an alliance is made) אֵלָ֖יו (with him), יַעֲשֶׂ֣ה (he will act) מִרְמָ֑ה (deceitfully); וְעָלָ֥ה (for he will rise) וְעָצַ֖ם (to power) בִּמְעַט־ (with only a few) גּֽוֹי׃ (people).

KJV (11:23)

And after the league made with him he shall work deceitfully: for he shall come up, and shall become strong with a small people.

Inspired Version (11:24)

He shall enter peaceably, even upon the fattest places of the province; and he shall do that which his fathers have not done, nor his fathers' fathers; he shall scatter among them the prey, and spoil, and riches; yea, and he shall forecast his devices against the strong holds, even for a time.

Hebrew (11:24)

בְּשַׁלְוָ֞ה (In a time of peace), וּבְמִשְׁמַנֵּ֣י (the richest) מְדִינָה֮ (provinces) יָבוֹא֒ (he will invade) וְעָשָׂ֗ה (and do) אֲשֶׁ֨ר (what) לֹא־ (never) עָשׂ֤וּ (did). אֲבֹתָיו֙ (his fathers) וַאֲב֣וֹת (and forefathers) אֲבֹתָ֔יו (. . .) בִּזָּ֧ה (plunder), וְשָׁלָ֛ל (loot), וּרְכ֖וּשׁ (and wealth [on his followers]), לָהֶ֣ם (. . .) יִבְז֑וֹר (He will lavish) וְעַ֧ל (against) מִבְצָרִ֛ים (the strongholds)— יְחַשֵּׁ֥ב (and he will plot) מַחְשְׁבֹתָ֖יו (. . .) וְעַד־ (but only for) עֵֽת׃ (a time).

KJV (11:24)

He shall enter peaceably even upon the fattest places of the province; and he shall do that which his fathers have not done, nor his fathers' fathers; he shall scatter among them the prey, and spoil, and riches: yea, and he shall forecast his devices against the strong holds, even for a time.

Inspired Version (11:25)

And he shall stir up his power and his courage against the king of the south with a great army; and the king of the south shall be stirred up to battle with a very great and mighty army; but he shall not stand, for they shall forecast devices against him.

Hebrew (11:25)

וְיָעֵר֩ (he will stir up) כֹּח֨וֹ (his power) וּלְבָב֜וֹ (and his courage) עַל־ (against) מֶ֣לֶךְ (the king) הַנֶּגֶב֮ (of the South), בְּחַ֣יִל (army) גָּדוֹל֒ (And with a large) וּמֶ֣לֶךְ ([who]) הַנֶּ֗גֶב (. . .) יִתְגָּרֶה֙ (will mobilize) לַמִּלְחָמָ֔ה (. . .) בְּחַֽיִל־ (army) גָּד֥וֹל (large) וְעָצ֖וּם (and powerful) עַד־ (a very) מְאֹ֑ד (. . .) וְלֹ֣א (but will not) יַעֲמֹ֔ד (withstand) כִּֽי־ (-) יַחְשְׁב֥וּ (devised) עָלָ֖יו (against him). מַחֲשָׁבֽוֹת׃ (the plots)

KJV (11:25)

And he shall stir up his power and his courage against the king of the south with a great army; and the king of the south shall be stirred up to battle with a very great and mighty army; but he shall not stand: for they shall forecast devices against him.

Inspired Version (11:26)

Yea, they that feed of the portion of his meat shall destroy him; and his army shall overflow, and many shall fall down slain.

Hebrew (11:26)

וְאֹכְלֵ֧י (Those who eat) פַת־ (vvv) בָּג֛וֹ (from his provisions) יִשְׁבְּר֖וּהוּ (will seek to destroy him); וְחֵיל֣וֹ (his army) יִשְׁט֑וֹף (will be swept away), וְנָפְל֖וּ (will fall) חֲלָלִ֥ים (slain). רַבִּֽים׃ (and many)

KJV (11:26)

Yea, they that feed of the portion of his meat shall destroy him, and his army shall overflow: and many shall fall down slain.

Inspired Version (11:27)

And both these kings' hearts shall be to do mischief, and they shall speak lies at one table; but it shall not prosper, for yet the end shall be at the time appointed.

Hebrew (11:27)

וּשְׁנֵיהֶ֤ם (And the two) הַמְּלָכִים֙ (kings), לְבָבָ֣ם (with their hearts) לְמֵרָ֔ע (bent on evil), וְעַל־ (at) שֻׁלְחָ֥ן (table), אֶחָ֖ד (the same) כָּזָ֣ב (lies) יְדַבֵּ֑רוּ (will speak) וְלֹ֣א (but to no) תִצְלָ֔ח (avail), כִּי־ (for) ע֥וֹד (still) קֵ֖ץ (the end) לַמּוֹעֵֽד׃ (will come at the appointed time).

KJV (11:27)

And both these kings' hearts shall be to do mischief, and they shall speak lies at one table; but it shall not prosper: for yet the end shall be at the time appointed.

Inspired Version (11:28)

Then shall he return into his land with great riches; and his heart shall be against the holy covenant; and he shall do exploits and return to his own land.

Hebrew (11:28)

וְיָשֹׁ֤ב (The king of the North will return) אַרְצוֹ֙ (to his land) בִּרְכ֣וּשׁ (wealth), גָּד֔וֹל (with great) וּלְבָב֖וֹ (but his heart) עַל־ (will be set against) בְּרִ֣ית (covenant); קֹ֑דֶשׁ (the holy) וְעָשָׂ֖ה (so he will do [damage]) וְשָׁ֥ב (and return) לְאַרְצֽוֹ׃ (to his own land).

KJV (11:28)

Then shall he return into his land with great riches; and his heart shall be against the holy covenant; and he shall do exploits, and return to his own land.

Inspired Version (11:29)

At the time appointed, he shall return and come toward the south; but it shall not be as the former or as the latter.

Hebrew (11:29)

לַמּוֹעֵ֥ד (At the appointed time) יָשׁ֖וּב (again), וּבָ֣א (he will invade) בַנֶּ֑גֶב (the South) וְלֹֽא־ (but this time will not) תִהְיֶ֥ה (be) כָרִאשֹׁנָ֖ה (like the first) וְכָאַחֲרֹנָֽה׃ (. . .).

KJV (11:29)

At the time appointed he shall return, and come toward the south; but it shall not be as the former, or as the latter.

Inspired Version (11:30)

For the ships of Chittim shall come against him; therefore, he shall be grieved, and return, and have indignation against the holy covenant; so shall he do; he shall even return and have intelligence with them that forsake the holy covenant.

Hebrew (11:30)

וּבָ֨אוּ (will come) ב֜וֹ (against him), צִיִּ֤ים (Ships) כִּתִּים֙ (of Kittim) וְנִכְאָ֔ה (and he will lose heart). וְשָׁ֛ב (Then he will turn back) וְזָעַ֥ם (and rage) עַל־ (against) בְּרִֽית־ (covenant) ק֖וֹדֶשׁ (the holy) וְעָשָׂ֑ה (and do [damage]). וְשָׁ֣ב (So he will return) וְיָבֵ֔ן (and show favor) עַל־ (to) עֹזְבֵ֖י (those who forsake) בְּרִ֥ית (covenant). קֹֽדֶשׁ׃ (the holy)

KJV (11:30)

For the ships of Chittim shall come against him: therefore he shall be grieved, and return, and have indignation against the holy covenant: so shall he do; he shall even return, and have intelligence with them that forsake the holy covenant.

Inspired Version (11:31)

And arms shall stand on his part, and they shall pollute the sanctuary of strength and shall take away the daily sacrifice; and they shall place the abomination that maketh desolate.

Hebrew (11:31)

וּזְרֹעִ֖ים (forces) מִמֶּ֣נּוּ (His) יַעֲמֹ֑דוּ (will rise up) וְחִלְּל֞וּ (and desecrate) הַמִּקְדָּ֤שׁ (the temple) הַמָּעוֹז֙ (fortress). וְהֵסִ֣ירוּ (They will abolish) הַתָּמִ֔יד (the daily sacrifice) וְנָתְנ֖וּ (and set up) הַשִּׁקּ֥וּץ (the abomination) מְשׁוֹמֵֽם׃ (of desolation).

KJV (11:31)

And arms shall stand on his part, and they shall pollute the sanctuary of strength, and shall take away the daily sacrifice, and they shall place the abomination that maketh desolate.

Inspired Version (11:32)

And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall be corrupt by flatteries; but the people that do know their God shall be strong and do exploits.

Hebrew (11:32)

וּמַרְשִׁיעֵ֣י (those who violate) בְרִ֔ית (the covenant), יַחֲנִ֖יף (he will corrupt) בַּחֲלַקּ֑וֹת (With flattery) וְעַ֛ם (but the people) יֹדְעֵ֥י (who know) אֱלֹהָ֖יו (their God) יַחֲזִ֥קוּ (will firmly) וְעָשֽׂוּ׃ (resist [him]).

KJV (11:32)

And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.

Inspired Version (11:33)

And they that understand among the people shall instruct many; yet they shall fall by the sword, and by flame, by captivity, and by spoil, many days.

Hebrew (11:33)

וּמַשְׂכִּ֣ילֵי (Those with insight) עָ֔ם (. . .) יָבִ֖ינוּ (will instruct) לָֽרַבִּ֑ים (many), וְנִכְשְׁל֞וּ (they will fall) בְּחֶ֧רֶב (by sword) וּבְלֶהָבָ֛ה (or flame), בִּשְׁבִ֥י (or be captured) וּבְבִזָּ֖ה (or plundered). יָמִֽים׃ (though for a time)

KJV (11:33)

And they that understand among the people shall instruct many: yet they shall fall by the sword, and by flame, by captivity, and by spoil, many days.

Inspired Version (11:34)

Now when they shall fall, they shall be holpen with a little help; but many shall cleave to them with flatteries.

Hebrew (11:34)

וּבְהִכָּ֣שְׁלָ֔ם (Now when they fall), יֵעָזְר֖וּ (they will be granted) עֵ֣זֶר (help), מְעָ֑ט (a little) וְנִלְו֧וּ (will join) עֲלֵיהֶ֛ם (them) רַבִּ֖ים (but many) בַּחֲלַקְלַקּֽוֹת׃ (insincerely).

KJV (11:34)

Now when they shall fall, they shall be holpen with a little help: but many shall cleave to them with flatteries.

Inspired Version (11:35)

And some of them of understanding shall fall, to try them, and to purge, and to make them white, even to the time of the end, because it is yet for a time appointed.

Hebrew (11:35)

וּמִן־ (Some of) הַמַּשְׂכִּילִ֣ים (the wise) יִכָּֽשְׁל֗וּ (will fall) לִצְר֥וֹף (so that they may be refined) בָּהֶ֛ם (), וּלְבָרֵ֥ר (purified), וְלַלְבֵּ֖ן (and made spotless) עַד־ (until) עֵ֣ת (the time) קֵ֑ץ (of the end), כִּי־ (for) ע֖וֹד (it will still) לַמּוֹעֵֽד׃ (come at the appointed time).

KJV (11:35)

And some of them of understanding shall fall, to try them, and to purge, and to make them white, even to the time of the end: because it is yet for a time appointed.

Inspired Version (11:36)

And the king shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvellous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the indignation be accomplished; for that that is determined shall be done.

Hebrew (11:36)

וְעָשָׂ֨ה (will do) כִרְצוֹנ֜וֹ (as he pleases) הַמֶּ֗לֶךְ (Then the king) וְיִתְרוֹמֵ֤ם (and will exalt) וְיִתְגַּדֵּל֙ (and magnify himself) עַל־ (above) כָּל־ (every) אֵ֔ל (god), וְעַל֙ (against) אֵ֣ל (the God) אֵלִ֔ים (of gods). יְדַבֵּ֖ר (and he will speak) נִפְלָא֑וֹת (monstrous things) וְהִצְלִ֙יחַ֙ (He will be successful) עַד־ (until) כָּ֣לָה (is completed), זַ֔עַם (the time of wrath) כִּ֥י (for) נֶחֱרָצָ֖ה (what has been decreed) נֶעֱשָֽׂתָה׃ (must be accomplished).

KJV (11:36)

And the king shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvelous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the indignation be accomplished: for that that is determined shall be done.

Inspired Version (11:37)

Neither shall he regard the God of his fathers, nor the desire of women, nor regard any god; for he shall magnify himself above all.

Hebrew (11:37)

וְעַל־ (for) אֱלֹהֵ֤י (the gods) אֲבֹתָיו֙ (of his fathers), לֹ֣א (vvv) יָבִ֔ין (He will show no regard) וְעַל־ (nor) חֶמְדַּ֥ת (for the one desired) נָשִׁ֛ים (by women), וְעַֽל־ (nor) כָּל־ (for any) אֱל֖וֹהַּ (other god), לֹ֣א (. . .) יָבִ֑ין (. . .) כִּ֥י (because) עַל־ (above) כֹּ֖ל ([them] all). יִתְגַּדָּֽל׃ (he will magnify himself)

KJV (11:37)

Neither shall he regard the God of his fathers, nor the desire of women, nor regard any god: for he shall magnify himself above all.

Inspired Version (11:38)

But in his estate shall he honor the God of forces; and a god whom his fathers knew not shall he honor with gold, and silver, and with precious stones, and pleasant things.

Hebrew (11:38)

וְלֶאֱלֹ֙הַּ֙ (a god) מָֽעֻזִּ֔ים (of fortresses)— עַל־ (And in) כַּנּ֖וֹ (their place), יְכַבֵּ֑ד (he will honor) וְלֶאֱל֜וֹהַּ (a god) אֲשֶׁ֧ר (-) לֹא־ (did not) יְדָעֻ֣הוּ (know)— אֲבֹתָ֗יו (his fathers) יְכַבֵּ֛ד (. . .) בְּזָהָ֥ב (with gold), וּבְכֶ֛סֶף (silver), וּבְאֶ֥בֶן (stones), יְקָרָ֖ה (precious) וּבַחֲמֻדֽוֹת׃ (and riches).

KJV (11:38)

But in his estate shall he honor the God of forces: and a god whom his fathers knew not shall he honor with gold, and silver, and with precious stones, and pleasant things.

Inspired Version (11:39)

Thus shall he do in the most strong holds with a strange god, whom he shall acknowledge and increase with glory; and he shall cause them to rule over many and shall divide the land for gain.

Hebrew (11:39)

וְעָשָׂ֞ה (He will attack) לְמִבְצְרֵ֤י (the strongest fortresses) מָֽעֻזִּים֙ (. . .) עִם־ (with) אֱל֣וֹהַּ (god) נֵכָ֔ר (the help of a foreign) אֲשֶׁ֥ר (those who) הִכִּיר (acknowledge him), יַרְבֶּ֣ה (and will greatly) כָב֑וֹד (honor) וְהִמְשִׁילָם֙ (making them rulers) בָּֽרַבִּ֔ים (over many) וַאֲדָמָ֖ה (the land) יְחַלֵּ֥ק (and distributing) בִּמְחִֽיר׃ (for a price).

KJV (11:39)

Thus shall he do in the most strong holds with a strange god, whom he shall acknowledge and increase with glory: and he shall cause them to rule over many, and shall divide the land for gain.

Inspired Version (11:40)

And at the time of the end, shall the king of the south push at him; and the king of the north shall come against him like a whirlwind, with chariots, and with horsemen, and with many ships; and he shall enter into the countries, and shall overflow, and pass over.

Hebrew (11:40)

וּבְעֵ֣ת (At the time) קֵ֗ץ (of the end), יִתְנַגַּ֤ח (will engage him in battle) עִמּוֹ֙ (. . .), מֶ֣לֶךְ (the king) הַנֶּ֔גֶב (of the South) וְיִשְׂתָּעֵ֨ר (will storm out) עָלָ֜יו (against him) מֶ֣לֶךְ (but the king) הַצָּפ֗וֹן (of the North) בְּרֶ֙כֶב֙ (with chariots), וּבְפָ֣רָשִׁ֔ים (horsemen), וּבָאֳנִיּ֖וֹת (ships), רַבּ֑וֹת (and many) וּבָ֥א (invading) בַאֲרָצ֖וֹת ([many] countries) וְשָׁטַ֥ף (like a flood). וְעָבָֽר׃ (and sweeping through them)

KJV (11:40)

And at the time of the end shall the king of the south push at him: and the king of the north shall come against him like a whirlwind, with chariots, and with horsemen, and with many ships; and he shall enter into the countries, and shall overflow and pass over.

Inspired Version (11:41)

He shall enter also into the glorious land, and many countries shall be overthrown; but these shall escape out of his hand, even Edom, and Moab, and the chief of the children of Ammon.

Hebrew (11:41)

וּבָא֙ (He will also invade) בְּאֶ֣רֶץ (Land), הַצְּבִ֔י (the Beautiful) וְרַבּ֖וֹת (and many [countries]) יִכָּשֵׁ֑לוּ (will fall). וְאֵ֙לֶּה֙ (But these) יִמָּלְט֣וּ (will be delivered) מִיָּד֔וֹ (from his hand): אֱד֣וֹם (Edom), וּמוֹאָ֔ב (Moab), וְרֵאשִׁ֖ית (and the leaders) בְּנֵ֥י (of the Ammonites) עַמּֽוֹן׃ (. . .).

KJV (11:41)

He shall enter also into the glorious land, and many countries shall be overthrown: but these shall escape out of his hand, even Edom, and Moab, and the chief of the children of Ammon.

Inspired Version (11:42)

He shall stretch forth his hand also upon the countries, and the land of Egypt shall not escape.

Hebrew (11:42)

וְיִשְׁלַ֥ח (He will extend) יָד֖וֹ (his power) בַּאֲרָצ֑וֹת (over [many] countries), וְאֶ֣רֶץ (the land) מִצְרַ֔יִם (of Egypt) לֹ֥א (and not even) תִהְיֶ֖ה (. . .) לִפְלֵיטָֽה׃ (will escape).

KJV (11:42)

He shall stretch forth his hand also upon the countries: and the land of Egypt shall not escape.

Inspired Version (11:43)

But he shall have power over the treasures of gold, and of silver, and over all the precious things of Egypt; and the Libyans and the Ethiopians shall be at his steps.

Hebrew (11:43)

וּמָשַׁ֗ל (He will gain control) בְּמִכְמַנֵּי֙ (of the treasures) הַזָּהָ֣ב (of gold) וְהַכֶּ֔סֶף (and silver) וּבְכֹ֖ל (and over all) חֲמֻד֣וֹת (the riches) מִצְרָ֑יִם (of Egypt), וְלֻבִ֥ים (and the Libyans) וְכֻשִׁ֖ים (and Cushites) בְּמִצְעָדָֽיו׃ (will also submit to him).

KJV (11:43)

But he shall have power over the treasures of gold and of silver, and over all the precious things of Egypt: and the Libyans and the Ethiopians shall be at his steps.

Inspired Version (11:44)

But tidings out of the east and out of the north shall trouble him; therefore, he shall go forth with great fury to destroy and utterly to make away many.

Hebrew (11:44)

וּשְׁמֻע֣וֹת (But news) יְבַהֲלֻ֔הוּ (will alarm him), מִמִּזְרָ֖ח (from the east) וּמִצָּפ֑וֹן (and the north) וְיָצָא֙ (and he will go out) בְּחֵמָ֣א (fury) גְדֹלָ֔ה (with great) לְהַשְׁמִ֥יד (to destroy) וּֽלְהַחֲרִ֖ים (and devote them to destruction). רַבִּֽים׃ (many)

KJV (11:44)

But tidings out of the east and out of the north shall trouble him: therefore he shall go forth with great fury to destroy, and utterly to make away many.

Inspired Version (11:45)

And he shall plant the tabernacles of his palace between the seas in the glorious holy mountain; yet he shall come to his end, and none shall help him.

Hebrew (11:45)

וְיִטַּע֙ (He will pitch) אָהֳלֶ֣י (tents) אַפַּדְנ֔וֹ (his royal) בֵּ֥ין (between) יַמִּ֖ים (the sea) לְהַר־ (mountain), צְבִי־ (and the beautiful) קֹ֑דֶשׁ (holy) וּבָא֙ (but he will meet) עַד־ (. . .) קִצּ֔וֹ (his end) וְאֵ֥ין (with no one) עוֹזֵ֖ר (to help) לֽוֹ׃ (him).

KJV (11:45)

And he shall plant the tabernacles of his palace between the seas in the glorious holy mountain; yet he shall come to his end, and none shall help him.

Inspired Version (12:1)

And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people; and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time; and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.

Hebrew (12:1)

וּבָעֵ֣ת (time) הַהִיא֩ (At that) יַעֲמֹ֨ד (who stands watch) מִֽיכָאֵ֜ל (Michael), הַשַּׂ֣ר (prince) הַגָּד֗וֹל (the great) הָעֹמֵד֮ (will rise up). עַל־ (over) בְּנֵ֣י (your people), עַמֶּךָ֒ (. . .) וְהָיְתָה֙ (There will be) עֵ֣ת (a time) צָרָ֔ה (of distress), אֲשֶׁ֤ר (the likes of which) לֹֽא־ (will not have) נִהְיְתָה֙ (occurred) מִֽהְי֣וֹת (from the beginning) גּ֔וֹי (of nations) עַ֖ד (until) הָעֵ֣ת (time). הַהִ֑יא (that) וּבָעֵ֤ת (time) הַהִיא֙ (But at that) יִמָּלֵ֣ט (will be delivered). עַמְּךָ֔ (your people)— כָּל־ (everyone [whose name]) הַנִּמְצָ֖א (is found) כָּת֥וּב (written) בַּסֵּֽפֶר׃ (in the book)—

KJV (12:1)

And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.

Inspired Version (12:2)

And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life and some to shame and everlasting contempt.

Hebrew (12:2)

וְרַבִּ֕ים (And many) מִיְּשֵׁנֵ֥י (who sleep) אַדְמַת־ (of the earth) עָפָ֖ר (in the dust) יָקִ֑יצוּ (will awake), אֵ֚לֶּה (some) לְחַיֵּ֣י (life), עוֹלָ֔ם (to everlasting) וְאֵ֥לֶּה (but others) לַחֲרָפ֖וֹת (to shame) לְדִרְא֥וֹן (contempt). עוֹלָֽם׃ס ([and] everlasting)

KJV (12:2)

And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.

Inspired Version (12:3)

And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament, and they that turn many to righteousness, as the stars for ever and ever.

Hebrew (12:3)

וְהַ֨מַּשְׂכִּלִ֔ים (Then the wise) יַזְהִ֖רוּ (will shine) כְּזֹ֣הַר (like the brightness) הָרָקִ֑יעַ (of the heavens), וּמַצְדִּיקֵי֙ (to righteousness) הָֽרַבִּ֔ים (and those who lead many) כַּכּוֹכָבִ֖ים ([will shine] like the stars) לְעוֹלָ֥ם (forever) וָעֶֽד׃פ (and ever).

KJV (12:3)

And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.

Inspired Version (12:4)

But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end; many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.

Hebrew (12:4)

וְאַתָּ֣ה (But you), דָֽנִיֵּ֗אל (Daniel), סְתֹ֧ם (shut up) הַדְּבָרִ֛ים (these words) וַחֲתֹ֥ם (and seal) הַסֵּ֖פֶר (the book) עַד־ (until) עֵ֣ת (the time) קֵ֑ץ (of the end). יְשֹׁטְט֥וּ (will roam to and fro), רַבִּ֖ים (Many) וְתִרְבֶּ֥ה (will increase). הַדָּֽעַת׃ (and knowledge)

KJV (12:4)

But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.

Inspired Version (12:5)

Then I, Daniel, looked, and behold, there stood other two--the one on this side of the bank of the river and the other on that side of the bank of the river.

Hebrew (12:5)

וְרָאִ֙יתִי֙ (looked) אֲנִ֣י (Then I), דָנִיֵּ֔אל (Daniel), וְהִנֵּ֛ה (and saw) שְׁנַ֥יִם (two) אֲחֵרִ֖ים (others) עֹמְדִ֑ים (standing) אֶחָ֥ד (one) הֵ֙נָּה֙ (there), לִשְׂפַ֣ת (on this bank) הַיְאֹ֔ר (of the river) וְאֶחָ֥ד (and one) הֵ֖נָּה (on the opposite) לִשְׂפַ֥ת (bank) הַיְאֹֽר׃ (. . .).

KJV (12:5)

Then I Daniel looked, and, behold, there stood other two, the one on this side of the bank of the river, and the other on that side of the bank of the river.

Inspired Version (12:6)

And one said to the man clothed in linen, which was upon the waters of the river, How long shall it be to the end of these wonders?

Hebrew (12:6)

וַיֹּ֗אמֶר (One of them said) לָאִישׁ֙ (to the man) לְב֣וּשׁ (dressed) הַבַּדִּ֔ים (in linen), אֲשֶׁ֥ר (who) מִמַּ֖עַל (was above) לְמֵימֵ֣י (the waters) הַיְאֹ֑ר (of the river), עַד־ (until) מָתַ֖י (How long) קֵ֥ץ (the fulfillment) הַפְּלָאֽוֹת׃ (of these wonders)?

KJV (12:6)

And one said to the man clothed in linen, which was upon the waters of the river, How long shall it be to the end of these wonders?

Inspired Version (12:7)

And I heard the man clothed in linen, which was upon the waters of the river, when he held up his right hand and his left hand unto heaven and sware by him that liveth for ever that it shall be for a time, times, and a half; and when he shall have accomplished to scatter the power of the holy people, all these things shall be finished.

Hebrew (12:7)

וָאֶשְׁמַ֞ע (and I heard) אֶת־ (him) הָאִ֣ישׁ׀ (And the man) לְב֣וּשׁ (dressed) הַבַּדִּ֗ים (in linen), אֲשֶׁ֣ר (who) מִמַּעַל֮ (was above) לְמֵימֵ֣י (the waters) הַיְאֹר֒ (of the river), וַיָּ֨רֶם (raised) יְמִינ֤וֹ (his right hand) וּשְׂמֹאלוֹ֙ (and his left hand) אֶל־ (toward) הַשָּׁמַ֔יִם (heaven), וַיִּשָּׁבַ֖ע (swear) בְּחֵ֣י (by Him who lives) הָעוֹלָ֑ם (forever), כִּי֩ (saying), לְמוֹעֵ֨ד (It will be for a time), מֽוֹעֲדִ֜ים ([and] times), וָחֵ֗צִי (and half a time). וּכְכַלּ֛וֹת (has finally been) נַפֵּ֥ץ (shattered), יַד־ (When the power) עַם־ (people) קֹ֖דֶשׁ (of the holy) תִּכְלֶ֥ינָה (will be completed). כָל־ (all) אֵֽלֶּה׃ (these things)

KJV (12:7)

And I heard the man clothed in linen, which was upon the waters of the river, when he held up his right hand and his left hand unto heaven, and sware by him that liveth for ever that it shall be for a time, times, and a half; and when he shall have accomplished to scatter the power of the holy people, all these things shall be finished.

Inspired Version (12:8)

And I heard, but I understood not. Then said I, O my Lord, what shall be the end of these things?

Hebrew (12:8)

וַאֲנִ֥י (I) שָׁמַ֖עְתִּי (heard), וְלֹ֣א (but I did not) אָבִ֑ין (understand). וָאֹ֣מְרָ֔ה (So I asked), אֲדֹנִ֕י (My lord), מָ֥ה (what) אַחֲרִ֖ית (will be the outcome) אֵֽלֶּה׃פ (of these [things])?

KJV (12:8)

And I heard, but I understood not: then said I, O my Lord, what shall be the end of these things?

Inspired Version (12:9)

And he said, Go thy way, Daniel; for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end.

Hebrew (12:9)

וַיֹּ֖אמֶר (he replied), לֵ֣ךְ (Go on your way), דָּנִיֵּ֑אל (Daniel), כִּֽי־ (for) סְתֻמִ֧ים ([are] closed up) וַחֲתֻמִ֛ים (and sealed) הַדְּבָרִ֖ים (the words) עַד־ (until) עֵ֥ת (the time) קֵֽץ׃ (of the end).

KJV (12:9)

And he said, Go thy way, Daniel: for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end.

Inspired Version (12:10)

Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly; and none of the wicked shall understand, but the wise shall understand.

Hebrew (12:10)

יִ֠תְבָּֽרֲרוּ (will be purified), וְיִֽתְלַבְּנ֤וּ (made spotless), וְיִצָּֽרְפוּ֙ (and refined), רַבִּ֔ים (Many) וְהִרְשִׁ֣יעוּ (will continue to act wickedly). רְשָׁעִ֔ים (but the wicked) וְלֹ֥א (None) יָבִ֖ינוּ (will understand), כָּל־ (. . .) רְשָׁעִ֑ים (of the wicked) וְהַמַּשְׂכִּלִ֖ים (but the wise) יָבִֽינוּ׃ (will understand).

KJV (12:10)

Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand.

Inspired Version (12:11)

And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away and the abomination that maketh desolate set up, there shall be a thousand two hundred and ninety days.

Hebrew (12:11)

וּמֵעֵת֙ (And from the time) הוּסַ֣ר (is abolished) הַתָּמִ֔יד (the daily [sacrifice]) וְלָתֵ֖ת (set up), שִׁקּ֣וּץ (and the abomination) שֹׁמֵ֑ם (of desolation) יָמִ֕ים (days). אֶ֖לֶף (there will be 1,290) מָאתַ֥יִם (. . .) וְתִשְׁעִֽים׃ (. . .)

KJV (12:11)

And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away, and the abomination that maketh desolate set up, there shall be a thousand two hundred and ninety days.

Inspired Version (12:12)

Blessed is he that waiteth and cometh to the thousand three hundred and five and thirty days.

Hebrew (12:12)

אַשְׁרֵ֥י (Blessed [is]) הַֽמְחַכֶּ֖ה (he who waits) וְיַגִּ֑יעַ (and reaches the end) לְיָמִ֕ים (days). אֶ֕לֶף (of the 1,335) שְׁלֹ֥שׁ (. . .) מֵא֖וֹת (. . .) שְׁלֹשִׁ֥ים (. . .) וַחֲמִשָּֽׁה׃ (. . .)

KJV (12:12)

Blessed is he that waiteth, and cometh to the thousand three hundred and five and thirty days.

Inspired Version (12:13)

But go thou thy way till the end be; for thou shalt rest and stand in thy lot at the end of the days.

Hebrew (12:13)

וְאַתָּ֖ה (But as for you), לֵ֣ךְ (go on your way) לַקֵּ֑ץ (until the end). וְתָנ֛וּחַ (You will rest), וְתַעֲמֹ֥ד (and then you will arise) לְגֹרָלְךָ֖ (to your inheritance) לְקֵ֥ץ (at the end) הַיָּמִֽין׃ (of the days).

KJV (12:13)

But go thou thy way till the end be: for thou shalt rest, and stand in thy lot at the end of the days.