Daniel 12:3-5
New English Translation
3 But the wise will shine
like the brightness of the heavenly expanse.
And those bringing many to righteousness
will be like the stars forever and ever.
4 “But you, Daniel, close up these words and seal the book until the time of the end. Many will dash about,[a] and knowledge will increase.”
5 I, Daniel, watched as two others stood there, one on each side of the river.[b]
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- Daniel 12:4 tn Or “will run back and forth”; KJV “shall run to and fro”; NIV “will go here and there”; CEV “will go everywhere.”sn Many will dash about is probably an allusion to Amos 8:12.
- Daniel 12:5 tn Heb “one to this edge of the river and one to that edge of the river.”
Daniel 12:3-5
New International Version
3 Those who are wise[a](A) will shine(B) like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness,(C) like the stars for ever and ever.(D) 4 But you, Daniel, roll up and seal(E) the words of the scroll until the time of the end.(F) Many will go here and there(G) to increase knowledge.”
5 Then I, Daniel, looked, and there before me stood two others, one on this bank of the river and one on the opposite bank.(H)
Footnotes
- Daniel 12:3 Or who impart wisdom
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