Translation Comparison

Daniel 5:8

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The verse Daniel 5:8 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse Daniel 5:8 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	Then came in all the king's wise men: but they could not read the writing, nor make known to the king the interpretation thereof.
American Standard VersionASV	Then came in all the king's wise men; but they could not read the writing, nor make known to the king the interpretation.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	Then came in all the king's wise men, but they could neither read the writing, nor declare the interpretation to the king.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	Then came in all the king's wise men, but they could not read the writing, nor make known to the king the interpretation.
English Revised VersionERV	Then came in all the king's wise men: but they could not read the writing, nor make known to the king the interpretation.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	Then came in all the king's wise men: but they could not read the writing, nor make known to the king the interpretation of it.
World English BibleWEB	Then came in all the king's wise men; but they could not read the writing, nor make known to the king the interpretation.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	Then coming up are all the wise men of the king, and they are not able to read the writing, and the interpretation to make known to the king;
American King James VersionAKJV	Then came in all the king's wise men: but they could not read the writing, nor make known to the king the interpretation thereof.

King James Bible

KJV

Then came in all the king's wise men: but they could not read the writing, nor make known to the king the interpretation thereof.

American Standard Version

ASV

Then came in all the king's wise men; but they could not read the writing, nor make known to the king the interpretation.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Then came in all the king's wise men, but they could neither read the writing, nor declare the interpretation to the king.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

Then came in all the king's wise men, but they could not read the writing, nor make known to the king the interpretation.

English Revised Version

ERV

Then came in all the king's wise men: but they could not read the writing, nor make known to the king the interpretation.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

Then came in all the king's wise men: but they could not read the writing, nor make known to the king the interpretation of it.

World English Bible

WEB

Then came in all the king's wise men; but they could not read the writing, nor make known to the king the interpretation.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

Then coming up are all the wise men of the king, and they are not able to read the writing, and the interpretation to make known to the king;

American King James Version

AKJV

Then came in all the king's wise men: but they could not read the writing, nor make known to the king the interpretation thereof.

King James Bible

KJV

Then came in all the king's wise men: but they could not read the writing, nor make known to the king the interpretation thereof.

American Standard Version

ASV

Then came in all the king's wise men; but they could not read the writing, nor make known to the king the interpretation.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Then came in all the king's wise men, but they could neither read the writing, nor declare the interpretation to the king.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

Then came in all the king's wise men, but they could not read the writing, nor make known to the king the interpretation.

English Revised Version

ERV

Then came in all the king's wise men: but they could not read the writing, nor make known to the king the interpretation.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

Then came in all the king's wise men: but they could not read the writing, nor make known to the king the interpretation of it.

World English Bible

WEB

Then came in all the king's wise men; but they could not read the writing, nor make known to the king the interpretation.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

Then coming up are all the wise men of the king, and they are not able to read the writing, and the interpretation to make known to the king;

American King James Version

AKJV

Then came in all the king's wise men: but they could not read the writing, nor make known to the king the interpretation thereof.