Daniel
“And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.”
Daniel 12:3
Daniel 12:3 (KJV) speaks to evangelism, glory to come, and hope — words set in Daniel, accounts of faith and vision in a foreign court. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
Made with Verse Gardens
Verses that sit beside this one
“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”
Psalms 90:12“For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him.”
Isaiah 64:4“But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.”
1 Corinthians 2:9“While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.”
2 Corinthians 4:18“For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;”
2 Corinthians 4:17“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
Matthew 5:16
Common questions
What does Daniel 12:3 mean?
In the King James Version, Daniel 12:3 reads: "And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever." The verse speaks to evangelism, glory to come, and hope. To read it well, take it in the flow of Daniel 12 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Daniel 12:3 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever." is Daniel 12:3 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Daniel chapter 12.
What are some related Bible verses to Daniel 12:3?
Verses that sit beside Daniel 12:3 include Psalms 90:12, Isaiah 64:4, and 1 Corinthians 2:9. Reading them alongside Daniel 12:3 deepens the theme of evangelism.
How can I pray with Daniel 12:3?
Read Daniel 12:3 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.