Daniel 4:17

Conservative English Version

This punishment is given at the command of the holy angels. It will show to all who live that God Most High controls all kingdoms and chooses for their rulers persons of humble birth.'

Cross References

1 Kings 21:25

When Ahab heard this, he tore his clothes and wore sackcloth day and night. He was depressed and refused to eat. Some time later, the LORD said, "Elijah, do you see how sorry Ahab is for what he did? I won't punish his family while he is still alive. I'll wait until his son is king." No one was more determined than Ahab to disobey the LORD. And Jezebel encouraged him. Worst of all, he had worshiped idols, just as the Amorites had done before the LORD forced them out of the land and gave it to Israel.

2 Chronicles 28:22

Even after all these terrible things happened to Ahaz, he sinned against the LORD even worse than before.

Psalm 103:19

God has set up his kingdom in heaven, and he rules the whole creation.

Psalm 12:8

But all who are wicked will keep on strutting, while everyone praises their shameless deeds.

Psalm 9:16

You showed what you are like, and you made certain that justice is done, but evil people are trapped by their own evil deeds.

Exodus 9:16

But he has kept you alive, just to show you his power and to bring honor to himself everywhere in the world.

Isaiah 6:3

as they shouted, "Holy, holy, holy, LORD All-Powerful! The earth is filled with your glory."

Isaiah 6:8

After this, I heard the LORD ask, "Is there anyone I can send? Will someone go for us?" "I'll go," I answered. "Send me!"

Ezekiel 25:17

In my fierce anger, I will take revenge on them. And when I punish them, they will know that I am the LORD."

Ezekiel 7:24

so I will tell the most wicked nations to come and take over your homes. They will put an end to the pride you have in your strong army, and they will make your places of worship unfit to use.

Daniel 11:21

The successor of this king of the north will be a worthless nobody, who doesn't come from a royal family. He will suddenly appear and gain control of the kingdom by treachery.

Daniel 2:21

You control human events-- you give rulers their power and take it away, and you are the source of wisdom and knowledge.

Daniel 4:2

I am glad to tell about the wonderful miracles God Most High has done for me.

Daniel 4:25

that you will be forced to live with the wild animals, far away from humans. You will eat grass like a wild animal and live outdoors for seven years, until you learn that God Most High controls all earthly kingdoms and chooses their rulers.

Daniel 7:25

"This king will speak evil of God Most High, and he will be cruel to God's chosen ones. He will try to change God's Law and the sacred seasons. And he will be able to do this for a time, two times, and half a time.

Romans 13:1

Obey the rulers who have authority over you. Only God can give authority to anyone, and he puts these rulers in their places of power.

1 Corinthians 1:28

What the world thinks is worthless, useless, and nothing at all is what God has used to destroy what the world considers important.

1 Timothy 5:21

In the presence of God and Christ Jesus and their chosen angels, I order you to follow my instructions! Be fair with everyone, and don't have any favorites.

Revelation 4:8

Each of the four living creatures had six wings, and their bodies were covered with eyes. Day and night they never stopped singing, "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord, the all-powerful God, who was and is and is coming!"

1 Samuel 2:8

You lift the poor and homeless out of the garbage dump and give them places of honor in royal palaces. You set the world on foundations, and they belong to you.