Daniel 5:22
New International Version
“But you, Belshazzar, his son, have not humbled yourself, though you knew all this.

New Living Translation
“You are his successor, O Belshazzar, and you knew all this, yet you have not humbled yourself.

English Standard Version
And you his son, Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, though you knew all this,

Berean Standard Bible
But you his son, O Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, even though you knew all this.

King James Bible
And thou his son, O Belshazzar, hast not humbled thine heart, though thou knewest all this;

New King James Version
“But you his son, Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, although you knew all this.

New American Standard Bible
Yet you, his son, Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, even though you knew all this,

NASB 1995
“Yet you, his son, Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, even though you knew all this,

NASB 1977
“Yet you, his son, Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, even though you knew all this,

Legacy Standard Bible
Yet you, his son, Belshazzar, have not made your heart lowly, even though you knew all this,

Amplified Bible
And you, his son, O Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart (mind), even though you knew all this.

Christian Standard Bible
“But you his successor, Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, even though you knew all this.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But you his successor, Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, even though you knew all this.

American Standard Version
And thou his son, O Belshazzar, hast not humbled thy heart, though thou knewest all this,

Contemporary English Version
King Belshazzar, you knew all of this, but you still refused to honor the Lord who rules from heaven.

English Revised Version
And thou his son, O Belshazzar, hast not humbled thine heart, though thou knewest all this;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Belshazzar, you are one of Nebuchadnezzar's successors. You didn't remain humble, even though you knew all this.

Good News Translation
"But you, his son, have not humbled yourself, even though you knew all this.

International Standard Version
"But you, Belshazzar, his grandson, haven't humbled yourself, even though you knew all of this.

Majority Standard Bible
But you his son, O Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, even though you knew all this.

NET Bible
"But you, his son Belshazzar, have not humbled yourself, although you knew all this.

New Heart English Bible
You his son, Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, though you knew all this,

Webster's Bible Translation
And thou his son, O Belshazzar, hast not humbled thy heart, though thou knewest all this;

World English Bible
“You, his son, Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, though you knew all this,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And you, his son, Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, though all this you have known;

Young's Literal Translation
'And thou, his son, Belshazzar, hast not humbled thy heart, though all this thou hast known;

Smith's Literal Translation
And thou his son, O Belshazzar, didst not humble thy heart because that thou knewest all this;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Thou also his son, O Baltasar, hast not humbled thy heart, whereas thou knewest all these things:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Likewise, you, his son Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, though you knew all these things.

New American Bible
You, his son, Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, though you knew all this;

New Revised Standard Version
And you, Belshazzar his son, have not humbled your heart, even though you knew all this!
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And you his son, O Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, though you knew all these things;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And you, his son, Beltshatsar, you have not humbled your heart while you have known all these things
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And thou his son, O Belshazzar, hast not humbled thy heart, though thou knewest all this;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And thou accordingly, his son, O Baltasar, has not humbled thine heart before God: knowest thou not all this?

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Daniel Interprets the Handwriting
21He was driven away from mankind, and his mind was like that of a beast. He lived with the wild donkeys and ate grass like an ox, and his body was drenched with the dew of heaven until he acknowledged that the Most High God rules over the kingdom of mankind, setting over it whom He wishes. 22But you his son, O Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, even though you knew all this. 23Instead, you have exalted yourself against the Lord of heaven. The vessels from His house were brought to you, and as you drank wine from them with your nobles, wives, and concubines, you praised your gods of silver and gold, bronze and iron, wood and stone, which cannot see or hear or understand. But you have failed to glorify the God who holds in His hand your very breath and all your ways.…

Cross References
Daniel 4:30-31
the king exclaimed, “Is this not Babylon the Great, which I myself have built as a royal residence by the might of my power and for the glory of my majesty?” / While the words were still in the king’s mouth, a voice came from heaven: “It is decreed to you, King Nebuchadnezzar, that the kingdom has departed from you.

Proverbs 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

2 Chronicles 33:12-13
And in his distress, Manasseh sought the favor of the LORD his God and earnestly humbled himself before the God of his fathers. / And when he prayed to Him, the LORD received his plea and heard his petition. So He brought him back to Jerusalem and to his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD is God.

Isaiah 13:11
I will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their iniquity. I will end the haughtiness of the arrogant and lay low the pride of the ruthless.

Jeremiah 50:31-32
“Behold, I am against you, O arrogant one,” declares the Lord GOD of Hosts, “for your day has come, the time when I will punish you. / The arrogant one will stumble and fall with no one to pick him up. And I will kindle a fire in his cities to consume all those around him.”

Ezekiel 28:2
“Son of man, tell the ruler of Tyre that this is what the Lord GOD says: Your heart is proud, and you have said, ‘I am a god; I sit in the seat of gods in the heart of the sea.’ Yet you are a man and not a god, though you have regarded your heart as that of a god.

1 Samuel 2:3
Do not boast so proudly, or let arrogance come from your mouth, for the LORD is a God who knows, and by Him actions are weighed.

Psalm 10:4
In his pride the wicked man does not seek Him; in all his schemes there is no God.

Isaiah 2:11-12
The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. / For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled—

Obadiah 1:3-4
The pride of your heart has deceived you, O dwellers in the clefts of the rocks whose habitation is the heights, who say in your heart, ‘Who can bring me down to the ground?’ / Though you soar like the eagle and make your nest among the stars, even from there I will bring you down,” declares the LORD.

Luke 12:47-48
That servant who knows his master’s will but does not get ready or follow his instructions will be beaten with many blows. / But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be demanded.

Romans 1:21-22
For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts. / Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools,

James 4:6
But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

1 Peter 5:5
Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

Acts 17:30-31
Although God overlooked the ignorance of earlier times, He now commands all people everywhere to repent. / For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead.”


Treasury of Scripture

And you his son, O Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, though you knew all this;

thou.

Daniel 5:18
O thou king, the most high God gave Nebuchadnezzar thy father a kingdom, and majesty, and glory, and honour:

Psalm 119:46
I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed.

Matthew 14:4
For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.

his son.

hast.

Exodus 10:3
And Moses and Aaron came in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me.

2 Chronicles 33:23
And humbled not himself before the LORD, as Manasseh his father had humbled himself; but Amon trespassed more and more.

2 Chronicles 36:12
And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD his God, and humbled not himself before Jeremiah the prophet speaking from the mouth of the LORD.

though.

Luke 12:47
And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.

John 13:17
If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.

James 4:6,17
But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble…

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5. A hand-writing unknown to the magicians, troubles the king.
10. At the commendation of the queen Daniel is brought.
17. He, reproving the king of pride and idolatry,
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But you his son, Belshazzar
The phrase "But you his son, Belshazzar" directly addresses the Babylonian king, Belshazzar, who is identified as the son of Nebuchadnezzar. Historically, Belshazzar was the co-regent of Babylon, serving under his father Nabonidus. The term "son" here is used in a broader sense, as Nebuchadnezzar was likely his grandfather. This highlights the biblical theme of generational responsibility and the expectation that Belshazzar should have learned from the experiences and lessons of his forebears.

have not humbled your heart
The phrase "have not humbled your heart" is a direct indictment of Belshazzar's pride and arrogance. In the Hebrew context, the heart is often seen as the center of will and decision-making. To humble one's heart is to submit to God's authority and recognize one's own limitations and need for divine guidance. This echoes the biblical principle found throughout Scripture that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble (James 4:6). Belshazzar's failure to humble himself is a stark contrast to his predecessor Nebuchadnezzar, who eventually acknowledged God's sovereignty after being humbled.

although you knew all this
The phrase "although you knew all this" underscores Belshazzar's culpability. He was not ignorant of the events that transpired with Nebuchadnezzar, including the divine judgment and subsequent restoration after Nebuchadnezzar's humbling experience (Daniel 4). This knowledge should have led Belshazzar to a posture of humility and reverence towards God. The phrase serves as a reminder of the biblical principle that to whom much is given, much is required (Luke 12:48). Belshazzar's willful ignorance and refusal to learn from the past highlight the danger of pride and the importance of heeding God's warnings.

(22) Though thou knewest.--The whole history of Nebuchadnezzar was known to Belshazzar. He had not, however, learned the moral lesson conveyed by it. He was therefore doubly guilty in the sight of God, because his blasphemy was wilful.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
But you
וְאַ֤נְתְּ (wə·’ant)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine singular
Strong's 607: You

his son,
בְּרֵהּ֙ (bə·rêh)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1247: A son, grandson

O Belshazzar,
בֵּלְשַׁאצַּ֔ר (bê·lə·šaṣ·ṣar)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1113: Belshazzar -- a Babylonian king

have not
לָ֥א (lā)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3809: Not, no

humbled
הַשְׁפֵּ֖לְתְּ (haš·pê·lət)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 8214: To depress, sink

your heart,
לִבְבָ֑ךְ (liḇ·ḇāḵ)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 3825: The heart

even though
קֳבֵ֕ל (qo·ḇêl)
Preposition
Strong's 6903: In front of, before, because of, because that

you knew
יְדַֽעְתָּ׃ (yə·ḏa‘·tā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 3046: To know

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3606: The whole, all, any, every

this.
דְּנָ֖ה (də·nāh)
Pronoun - masculine singular
Strong's 1836: This


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