This is the portion of a wicked man from God, and the heritage appointed unto him by God.
Daniel 4:24 - King James 2000 This is the interpretation, O king, and this is the decree of the most High, which has come upon 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 portion of a wicked man from God, and the heritage appointed unto him by God.
He pours contempt upon princes, and causes them to wander in the wilderness, where there is no way.
He has also established them forever and ever: he has made a decree which shall not pass.
I will declare the decree: the LORD has said unto me, You are my Son; this day have I begotten you.
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upheld by mercy.
The LORD of hosts has purposed it, to defile the pride of all glory, and to bring into contempt all the honorable of the earth.
This sentence is by the decree of the watchers, and the decision by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomever he will, and sets up over it the lowliest of men.
Then Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, was astonished for one hour, and his thoughts troubled him. The king spoke, and said, Belteshazzar, let not the dream, or its interpretation, trouble you. Belteshazzar answered and said, My lord, may the dream be for them that hate you, and its interpretation for your enemies.
I thought it good to show the signs and wonders that the most high God has worked for me.