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Daniel 4:21

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Its leaves were beautiful, and it produced enough fruit for all living creatures; animals lived in its shade, and birds nested in its branches.

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Birds nest in those trees, and storks make their home in the fir trees.

Birds built nests in its branches, and animals were born beneath it. People from all nations lived in the shade of this strong tree.

over all humans, animals, and birds. You are the head of gold.

It grew stronger and higher, until it reached to heaven and could be seen from anywhere on earth.

You saw a tree that grew so big and strong that it reached up to heaven and could be seen from anywhere on earth.

Your Majesty, that tree is you. Your glorious reputation has reached heaven, and your kingdom covers the earth.

It is like what happens when someone plants a mustard seed in a garden. The seed grows as big as a tree, and birds nest in its branches.”