Daniel 5:14

Verse

I have heard that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that you have insight, intelligence, and extraordinary wisdom.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

And I have had news of you, that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that light and reason and special wisdom have been seen in you.

Free Bible Version

I have heard about you, that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that you were found to have understanding, insight, and great wisdom.

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

Translation for Translators

I have also heard that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that you are very wise and understand many things.

Unlocked Literal Bible

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

Noah Webster Bible

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.

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

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

Context

Daniel Interprets the Handwriting

¹³So Daniel was brought before the king, who asked him, “Are you Daniel, one of the exiles my father the king brought from Judah?¹⁴I have heard that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that you have insight, intelligence, and extraordinary wisdom.

Summary

In this verse, we see the queen advising King Belshazzar to seek Daniel for interpreting the mysterious writing on the wall. The queen recognizes Daniel's wisdom, understanding, and ability to interpret dreams, which were gifts from God. This highlights Daniel's reputation as a man of God and a vessel for divine revelation. The queen's recommendation underscores the importance of seeking godly counsel and wisdom in times of uncertainty or spiritual need. Ultimately, this verse sets the stage for Daniel to deliver a message of judgment and warning to the king based on the interpretation of the writing.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

I have even heard of thee,.... Very probably he had heard often of him, though he did not think fit to honour him, and use him with that familiarity his grandfather had; or however he had now just heard of him by the queen, whose encomiums of him he recites in her own words: that the spirit of the gods is in thee, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom is found in thee; which are the express words of his mother, Dan 5:11.

Daniel 5:14

Daniel Interprets the Handwriting

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Berean Standard Bible

I have heard that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that you have insight, intelligence, and extraordinary wisdom.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

And I have had news of you, that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that light and reason and special wisdom have been seen in you.

Free Bible Version

I have heard about you, that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that you were found to have understanding, insight, and great wisdom.

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

Translation for Translators

I have also heard that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that you are very wise and understand many things.

Unlocked Literal Bible

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

Noah Webster Bible

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.

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

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