Bible Quote by Richard A. Clarke
““The Bible tells the story of the Hebrew prophet Daniel, who was able to read mysterious words that appeared on the wall of the Babylonian king Belshazzar’s banquet hall during a rowdy feast. The words mene, mene, tekel, upharsin (“numbered, numbered, weighed, divided” in Aramaic) were unintelligible to all but Daniel, who warned the king that they foretold the fall of his kingdom. According to the story, Belshazzar was killed in a coup only hours later. Daniel had seen the “writing on the wall.””
About This Quote
Source Biblical Narrative: Book of Daniel, Chapter 5, 6th century BCE
A prophetic vision reveals divine judgment, warning that pride and neglect lead to downfall.
In simple terms: Divine warning about pride and downfall.
Key Takeaway
Heed warnings before hubris leads to ruin.
Themes
pride
judgment
prophecy
Mood
cautionary
reflective
Type
historical
religious
When to use this quote
- Corporate leadership
- political power
- personal ambition
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
Divine sovereignty
interpretation of signs
Questions to Reflect On
- What modern "walls" are ignored?
- How do we recognize warnings?
A Different Perspective
The story may be symbolic, not literal historical fact.
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