Daniel 2:21
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.”
Read Daniel 2:21 in the flow of Daniel2 for its full sense, then follow the cross-references below to the passages that echo it. Open Daniel2 to see the surrounding context.
“He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“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:”
King James Version · Public Domain“And he changeth the times and the seasons; he removeth kings, and setteth up kings; he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that have understanding;”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And He is changing times and seasons, He is causing kings to pass away, and He is raising up kings; He is giving wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those possessing understanding.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Daniel 2:21 — 24 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Exodus 31:3And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship,
- Exodus 31:6Moreover, I have selected Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, as his assistant. I have also given skill to all the craftsmen, that they may fashion all that I have commanded you:
- 1 Samuel 2:7The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts.
- 1 Kings 3:8Your servant is here among the people You have chosen, a people too numerous to count or number.
- 1 Kings 3:28When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice.
- 1 Kings 4:29And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore.
- 1 Kings 10:24The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.
- 1 Chronicles 22:12Above all, may the LORD give you insight and understanding when He puts you in command over Israel, so that you may keep the Law of the LORD your God.
- 1 Chronicles 29:30together with all the details of his reign, his might, and the circumstances that came upon him and Israel and all the kingdoms of the lands.
- 2 Chronicles 1:10Now grant me wisdom and knowledge, so that I may lead this people. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?”
- Esther 1:13Then the king consulted the wise men who knew the times, for it was customary for him to confer with the experts in law and justice.
- Job 12:18He loosens the bonds placed by kings and fastens a belt around their waists.
- Job 34:24He shatters the mighty without inquiry and sets up others in their place.
- Psalms 31:14But I trust in You, O LORD; I say, “You are my God.”
- Psalms 75:5Do not lift up your horn against heaven or speak with an outstretched neck.’”
- Psalms 113:7He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the dump
- Proverbs 2:6For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
- Proverbs 8:15By me kings reign, and rulers enact just laws;
- Ecclesiastes 3:1To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:
- Jeremiah 27:5By My great power and outstretched arm, I made the earth and the men and beasts on the face of it, and I give it to whom I please.
- Daniel 2:9If you do not tell me the dream, there is only one decree for you. You have conspired to speak before me false and fraudulent words, hoping the situation will change. Therefore tell me the dream, and I will know that you can give me its interpretation.”
- Daniel 4:14He called out in a loud voice: ‘Cut down the tree and chop off its branches; strip off its leaves and scatter its fruit. Let the beasts flee from under it, and the birds from its branches.
- Daniel 4:17This decision is the decree of the watchers, the verdict declared by the holy ones, so that the living will know that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes, setting over it the lowliest of men.’
- Daniel 4:22you, O king, are that tree! For you have become great and strong; your greatness has grown to reach the sky, and your dominion extends to the ends of the earth.
Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).