Verse Comparison: Daniel 5:24
American Standard Version
Then was the part of the hand sent from before him, and this writing was inscribed.
Amplified® Bible
Then was the part of the hand sent from the presence of [the Most High God], and this writing was inscribed.
Contemporary English Version
That's why he sent the hand to write this message on the wall.
Darby English Version
then from before him was sent the part of the hand, and this writing hath been written.
Good News Bible
That is why God has sent the hand to write these words.
King James Version
Then was the part of the hand sent from him; and this writing was written.
New American Standard Bible
"Then the hand was sent from Him and this inscription was written out.
New International Version
Therefore he sent the hand that wrote the inscription.
New King James Version
Then the fingers of the hand were sent from Him, and this writing was written.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Then God sent the hand and wrote this inscription.
Revised Standard Version
"Then from his presence the hand was sent, and this writing was inscribed.
Young's Literal Translation
`Then from before Him sent is the extremity of the hand, and the writing is noted down;