Daniel 4:35 “All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He…”

Daniel 4:35

All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?

World English Bible

All the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing; and he does according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth; and no one can stop his hand, or ask him, “What are you doing?”

American Standard Version

and all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing; and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?

Geneva Bible 1599

Not included in this translation.

Darby Translation

And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing; and he doeth according to his will in the army of the heavens, and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?

Young's Literal Translation

and all who are dwelling on the earth as nothing are reckoned, and according to his will He is doing among the forces of the heavens and those dwelling on the earth, and there is none that doth clap with his hand, and saith to Him, What hast Thou done?

Bible in Basic English

And all the people of the earth are as nothing: he does his pleasure in the army of heaven and among the people of the earth: and no one is able to keep back his hand, or say to him, What are you doing?

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Cross references

“all”

Isaiah 40:15–17 Job 34:19–24 Isaiah 40:22–24 Job 34:14 Job 34:15

Isaiah 40:15–17 · BSB

Surely the nations are like a drop in a bucket; they are considered a speck of dust on the scales; He lifts up the islands like fine dust.

Job 34:19–24 · BSB

who is not partial to princes and does not favor rich over poor? For they are all the work of His hands.

Isaiah 40:22–24 · BSB

He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth; its dwellers are like grasshoppers. He stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them out like a tent to dwell in.

Job 34:14 · BSB

If He were to set His heart to it and withdraw His Spirit and breath,

Job 34:15 · BSB

all flesh would perish together and mankind would return to the dust.

“and he”

Psalm 135:6 Psalm 115:3 Ephesians 1:11 Acts 4:28 Job 23:13 1 Samuel 3:18

Psalm 135:6 · BSB

The LORD does all that pleases Him in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and in all their depths.

Psalm 115:3 · BSB

Our God is in heaven; He does as He pleases.

Ephesians 1:11 · BSB

In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will,

Acts 4:28 · BSB

They carried out what Your hand and will had decided beforehand would happen.

Job 23:13 · BSB

But He is unchangeable, and who can oppose Him? He does what He desires.

1 Samuel 3:18 · BSB

So Samuel told him everything and did not hide a thing from him. “He is the LORD,” replied Eli. “Let Him do what is good in His eyes.”

“the inhabitants”

Isaiah 26:9 Psalm 33:14 Psalm 49:1 Psalm 33:8

Isaiah 26:9 · BSB

My soul longs for You in the night; indeed, my spirit seeks You at dawn. For when Your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness.

Psalm 33:14 · BSB

From His dwelling place He gazes on all who inhabit the earth.

Psalm 49:1 · BSB

Hear this, all you peoples; listen, all inhabitants of the world,

Psalm 33:8 · BSB

Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the people of the world revere Him.

“none”

Job 42:2 Isaiah 43:13 1 Corinthians 10:22 Job 9:4 Job 34:29 Job 40:9–12

Job 42:2 · BSB

“I know that You can do all things and that no plan of Yours can be thwarted.

Isaiah 43:13 · BSB

Even from eternity I am He, and none can deliver out of My hand. When I act, who can reverse it?”

1 Corinthians 10:22 · BSB

Are we trying to provoke the Lord to jealousy? Are we stronger than He?

Job 9:4 · BSB

God is wise in heart and mighty in strength. Who has resisted Him and prospered?

Job 34:29 · BSB

But when He remains silent, who can condemn Him? When He hides His face, who can see Him? Yet He watches over both man and nation,

Job 40:9–12 · BSB

Do you have an arm like God’s? Can you thunder with a voice like His?

“What”

Romans 11:33–36 Isaiah 45:9–11 Job 40:2 1 Corinthians 2:16 Job 9:12 Job 33:12

Romans 11:33–36 · BSB

O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways!

Isaiah 45:9–11 · BSB

Woe to him who quarrels with his Maker— one clay pot among many. Does the clay ask the potter, ‘What are you making?’ Does your work say, ‘He has no hands’?

Job 40:2 · BSB

“Will the faultfinder contend with the Almighty? Let him who argues with God give an answer.”

1 Corinthians 2:16 · BSB

“For who has known the mind of the Lord, so as to instruct Him?” But we have the mind of Christ.

Job 9:12 · BSB

If He takes away, who can stop Him? Who dares to ask Him, ‘What are You doing?’

Job 33:12 · BSB

Behold, you are not right in this matter. I will answer you, for God is greater than man.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

34But at the end of those days I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up to heaven, and my sanity was restored to me. Then I praised the Most High, and I honored and glorified Him who lives forever: “For His dominion is an everlasting dominion, and His kingdom endures from generation to generation.

36At the same time my sanity was restored, my honor and splendor returned to me for the glory of my kingdom. My advisers and nobles sought me out, and I was restored to my throne, and surpassing greatness was added to me.

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