Daniel 5:16-18

International Standard Version

¹⁶ However, I’ve heard that you can provide meaning and interpretation, and that you can solve difficult problems. If you are able to read the writing and report its meaning, you will be clothed in purple, have a gold chain placed around your neck, and you will become the third highest ruler in the kingdom.”

¹⁷ At this, Daniel answered, speaking directly to^[a] the king, “Let your gifts and rewards be given to someone else. However, I’ll read the writing for the king and tell him its meaning. ¹⁸ Your majesty, the Most High God gave your grandfather Nebuchadnezzar sovereignty, as well as greatness, glory, and splendor.