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 Romans 13:1 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. James 1:5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. 1 Kings 3:9 Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?" 1 Kings 3:10 Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had made this request. 1 Kings 4:29 And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore. Job 12:18 He loosens the bonds placed by kings and fastens a belt around their waists. Psalm 31:15 My times are in Your hands; deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me. Psalm 75:6 For exaltation comes neither from east nor west, nor out of the desert, Psalm 75:7 but it is God who judges; He brings down one and exalts another. Proverbs 8:15 By me kings reign, and rulers enact just laws; Daniel 1:17 To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding in every kind of literature and wisdom. And Daniel had insight into all kinds of visions and dreams. Daniel 2:9 If you do not tell me the dream, there is only one decree for you. You have conspired to speak before me false and fraudulent words, hoping the situation will change. Therefore tell me the dream, and I will know that you can give me its interpretation." Daniel 2:20 and declared: "Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him. Daniel 2:23 To You, O God of my fathers, I give thanks and praise, because You have given me wisdom and power. And now You have made known to me what we have requested, for You have made known to us the dream of the king." Daniel 4:17 This decision is the decree of the watchers, the verdict declared by the holy ones, so that the living will know that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes, setting over it the lowliest of men.' Daniel 4:32 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 seven times will pass you by, until you acknowledge that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes." Daniel 7:25 He will speak out against the Most High and oppress the saints of the Most High, intending to change the appointed times and laws; and the saints will be given into his hand for a time, and times, and half a time. Daniel 10:1 In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia, a message was revealed to Daniel, who was called Belteshazzar. The message was true, and it concerned a great conflict. And the understanding of the message was given to him in a vision. Treasury of Scripture And he changes the times and the seasons: he removes kings, and sets up kings: he gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding: he changeth. Daniel 2:9 Daniel 7:25 Daniel 11:6 he removeth. Daniel 4:17,32 1 Samuel 2:7,8 Job 12:18 he giveth. Exodus 31:3,6 1 Kings 3:8-12,28 1 Kings 4:29 |