This is the wicked person’s lot from God, the inheritance God ordained for him.
Daniel 4:24 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised This is the interpretation, Your Majesty, and this is the decree of the Most High that has been issued against my lord the king: 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. 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." 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, |
This is the wicked person’s lot from God, the inheritance God ordained for him.
Iniquity is atoned for by loyalty and faithfulness, and one turns from evil by the fear of the Lord.
Loyalty and faithfulness guard a king; through loyalty he maintains his throne.
The Lord of Armies planned it, to desecrate all its glorious beauty, to disgrace all the honoured ones of the earth.
This word is by decree of the watchers, and the decision is by command from the holy ones. This is so that the living will know that the Most High is ruler over human kingdoms. He gives them to anyone he wants and sets the lowliest of people over them.
Then Daniel, whose name is Belteshazzar, was stunned for a moment, and his thoughts alarmed him. The king said, ‘Belteshazzar, don’t let the dream or its interpretation alarm you.’ Belteshazzar answered, ‘My lord, may the dream apply to those who hate you, and its interpretation to your enemies!
I am pleased to tell you about the miracles and wonders the Most High God has done for me.