Daniel 2:21 — Bible Verse (KJV)
“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:”
Daniel 2:21 — King James Version (KJV), 1611
Daniel 2:21 in 6 Bible Translations
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Daniel 2:21 WEB — World English Bible (2000)
“He changes the times and the seasons. He removes kings and sets up kings. He gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those who have understanding.”
Daniel 2:21 — World English Bible
Daniel 2:21 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)
“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; ”
Daniel 2:21 — American Standard Version
Daniel 2:21 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)
“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.”
Daniel 2:21 — Young's Literal Translation
Daniel 2:21 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)
“And it is he that changeth times and seasons; He deposeth kings, and setteth up kings; He giveth wisdom to the wise, And knowledge to them that know understanding. ”
Daniel 2:21 — Darby Translation
Daniel 2:21 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)
“And hee changeth the times and seasons: he taketh away kings: he setteth vp kings: he giueth wisedome vnto the wise, and vnderstanding to those that vnderstand.”
Daniel 2:21 — Geneva Bible
Daniel 2:21 in Context — Daniel 2
19 Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a night vision. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven.
20 Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his:
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:
22 He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.
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.
What Does Daniel 2:21 Mean?
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