Daniel 5:27-29

Common English Bible

²⁷ tekel means that you’ve been weighed^[a] on the scales, and you don’t measure up. ²⁸ peres^[b] means your kingship is divided^[c] and given to the Medes and the Persians.”^[d]

²⁹ Then Belshazzar commanded that Daniel be dressed in a purple robe, have a gold chain around his neck, and be officially appointed as third in command in the kingdom.