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Daniel 4:31

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But before I could finish speaking, a voice from heaven interrupted: King Nebuchadnezzar, this kingdom is no longer yours.

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King Melchizedek of Salem was a priest of God Most High. He brought out some bread and wine

and God will make them swallow his blazing anger.

Your kingdom will never end, and you will rule for ever. Our LORD, you keep your word and do everything you say.

Too much pride brings disgrace; humility leads to honour.

I, the LORD All-Powerful, have made these plans. No one can stop me now!

The angel then raised both hands towards heaven and said, “In the name of the God who lives for ever, I solemnly promise that it will be a time, two times, and half a time. Everything will be over, when the suffering of God's holy people comes to an end.”

Your Majesty, God Most High has sent you this message, and it means

But he gave orders not to disturb the stump and roots. This is to show that you will be king once again, after you learn that the God who rules from heaven is in control.

You will be forced to live with the wild animals, away from people. For seven years you will eat grass, as though you were an ox, until you learn that God Most High is in control of all earthly kingdoms and that he is the one who chooses their rulers.

Finally, I prayed to God in heaven, and my mind was healed. Then I said: “I praise and honour God Most High. He lives for ever, and his kingdom will never end.

But when he became proud and stubborn, his glorious kingdom was taken from him.

He rescues people and sets them free by working great miracles. Daniel's God has rescued him from the power of the lions.”

Then a voice from heaven said, “This is my own dear Son, and I am pleased with him.”

But God said to him, “You fool! Tonight you will die. Then who will get what you have stored up?”

So Father, bring glory to yourself. A voice from heaven then said, “I have already brought glory to myself, and I will do it again!”

People will think they are safe and secure. But destruction will suddenly strike them like the pains of a woman about to give birth. And they won't escape.

After this, I heard the altar shout, “Yes, Lord God All-Powerful, your judgments are honest and fair.”

But no, you disobeyed, and so the LORD won't choose anyone else from your family to be king. In fact, he has already chosen the one he wants to be the next leader of his people.”

Rebelling against God or disobeying him because you are proud is just as bad as worshipping idols or asking them for advice. You refused to do what God told you, so God has decided that you can't be king.”




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