This is the portion of a wicked man from God, and the inheritance of his words from the Lord.
Daniel 4:24 - Catholic Public Domain Version Because of this, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you. And redeem your sins with alms, and your iniquities with mercy towards the poor. Perhaps he will forgive your offenses." Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 this is the interpretation, O king, and this is the decree of the most High, which is come upon my lord the king: Amplified Bible - Classic Edition This is the interpretation, O king: It is the decree of the Most High [God] which has come upon my lord the king: American Standard Version (1901) this is the interpretation, O king, and it is the decree of the Most High, which is come upon my lord the king: Common English Bible Your Majesty, this is the dream’s meaning: It is the sentence of the Most High, delivered to my master the king. English Standard Version 2016 this is the interpretation, O king: It is a decree of the Most High, which has come upon my lord the king, Good News Translation “This, then, is what it means, Your Majesty, and this is what the Supreme God has declared will happen to you. |
This is the portion of a wicked man from God, and the inheritance of his words from the Lord.
He has stationed them in eternity, and for age after age. He has established a precept, and it will not pass away.
The Lord has said to me: You are my son, this day have I begotten you.
By mercy and truth, iniquity is redeemed. And by the fear of the Lord, one turns away from evil.
Mercy and truth guard the king, and his throne is strengthened by clemency.
The Lord of hosts has planned this, so that he may tear down the arrogance of all glory, and may bring disgrace to all the illustrious of the earth.
The tree that you saw was lofty and strong; its height reached toward heaven, and it could be seen throughout the whole world.
It is you, O king, who has been greatly esteemed, and you have grown strong. And you have increased your power, and it reaches towards heaven, and your rule is to the ends of the whole earth.
I saw a dream that terrified me, and my thoughts on my bed and the visions in my head disturbed me.