Daniel 2:21

He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.

Cross References (33)

  • Psalms 75:5–7 (57)

    Do not lift up your horn against heaven or speak with an outstretched neck.’”

  • Psalms 31:14–15 (48)

    But I trust in You, O LORD; I say, “You are my God.”

  • Psalms 113:7–8 (47)

    He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the dump

  • Daniel 4:17 (41)

    This decision is the decree of the watchers, the verdict declared by the holy ones, so that the living will know that th

  • Daniel 7:25 (31)

    He will speak out against the Most High and oppress the saints of the Most High, intending to change the appointed times

  • James 3:15–17 (27)

    Such wisdom does not come from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.

  • Job 34:24–29 (21)

    He shatters the mighty without inquiry and sets up others in their place.

  • Daniel 4:32 (21)

    You will be driven away from mankind to live with the beasts of the field, and you will feed on grass like an ox. And se

  • Proverbs 8:15–16 (19)

    By me kings reign, and rulers enact just laws;

  • Acts 13:21–22 (17)

    Then the people asked for a king, and God gave them Saul son of Kish, from the tribe of Benjamin, who ruled forty years.

  • 2 Chronicles 1:10–12 (17)

    Now grant me wisdom and knowledge, so that I may lead this people. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?

  • Luke 1:51–52 (16)

    He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their hearts.

  • Job 12:18 (15)

    He loosens the bonds placed by kings and fastens a belt around their waists.

  • 1 Kings 4:29 (14)

    And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore.

  • Jeremiah 27:5–7 (13)

    By My great power and outstretched arm, I made the earth and the men and beasts on the face of it, and I give it to whom

  • Luke 21:15 (12)

    For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.

  • Proverbs 2:6–7 (12)

    For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

  • James 1:5 (12)

    Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be giv

  • James 1:17 (12)

    Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no cha

  • 1 Samuel 2:7–8 (11)

    The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts.

  • 1 Kings 3:28 (9)

    When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God

  • 1 Kings 3:8–12 (8)

    Your servant is here among the people You have chosen, a people too numerous to count or number.

  • Exodus 31:3 (8)

    And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship,

  • 1 Corinthians 1:30 (6)

    It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, a

  • Daniel 2:9 (6)

    If you do not tell me the dream, there is only one decree for you. You have conspired to speak before me false and fraud

  • 1 Chronicles 22:12 (6)

    Above all, may the LORD give you insight and understanding when He puts you in command over Israel, so that you may keep

  • 1 Kings 10:24 (5)

    The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.

  • Ecclesiastes 3:1–8 (5)

    To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:

  • 1 Chronicles 29:30 (5)

    together with all the details of his reign, his might, and the circumstances that came upon him and Israel and all the k

  • Revelation 19:16 (4)

    And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.

  • Exodus 31:6 (4)

    Moreover, I have selected Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, as his assistant. I have also given skill to al

  • Daniel 11:6 (4)

    After some years they will form an alliance, and the daughter of the king of the South will go to the king of the North

  • Esther 1:13 (3)

    Then the king consulted the wise men who knew the times, for it was customary for him to confer with the experts in law