⁶ he said, “Listen to my words:

⁵ He sought God during the days of Zechariah, who instructed him in the fear^[a] of God.^(A) As long as he sought the Lord, God gave him success.^(B)

¹¹ There is a man in your kingdom who has the spirit of the holy gods^(A) in him. In the time of your father he was found to have insight and intelligence and wisdom^(B) like that of the gods.^(C) Your father, King Nebuchadnezzar, appointed him chief of the magicians, enchanters, astrologers and diviners.^(D)

¹² He did this because Daniel, whom the king called Belteshazzar,^(A) was found to have a keen mind and knowledge and understanding, and also the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles^(B) and solve difficult problems.^(C) Call for Daniel, and he will tell you what the writing means.^(D)”

¹⁴ I have heard that the spirit of the gods^(A) is in you and that you have insight, intelligence and outstanding wisdom.^(B)

Daniel’s Vision of a Man

10 In the third year of Cyrus^(A) king of Persia, a revelation was given to Daniel (who was called Belteshazzar).^(B) Its message was true^(C) and it concerned a great war.^[a] The understanding of the message came to him in a vision.