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Daniel 5:27

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

TEKEL; Thou art weighed in the balances, and art found wanting.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

TEKEL means you've been weighed on the scales, and you didn't measure up.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When God weighs your life, make sure there's actually something there worth measuring.

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