Daniel 4:17

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KJV

King James Version (modern wording)

This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomsoever he will, and sets up over it the base of men.

Daniel 4:17 (KJV)

ASV

American Standard Version

The sentence is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones; to the intent that the living may know that the Most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the lowest of men.

Daniel 4:17 (ASV)

BSB

Berean Standard Bible

This 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 4:17 (BSB)

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What does Daniel 4:17 say?

Daniel 4:17 in modern King James wording reads: "This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomsoever he will, and sets up over it the base of men."

Where is Daniel 4:17 found in the Bible?

Daniel 4:17 is verse 17 of chapter 4 of the book of Daniel, in the Old Testament. Daniel has 12 chapters.

Which translations of Daniel 4:17 can I read here?

You can read Daniel 4:17 in the King James Version (modern wording), American Standard Version and Berean Standard Bible. Open the full Bible reader to read it in more translations.