The tents of robbers prosper, and they that provoke God are secure; into whose hand God brings abundantly.
Daniel 8:12 - King James 2000 And a host was given him to oppose the daily sacrifice by reason of transgression, and it cast down the truth to the ground; and it did this, and prospered. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And an host was given him against the daily sacrifice by reason of transgression, and it cast down the truth to the ground; and it practised, and prospered. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And the host [the chosen people] was given [to the wicked horn] together with the continual burnt offering because of the transgression [of God's people–their abounding irreverence, ungodliness, and lack of piety]. And righteousness and truth were cast down to the ground, and it [the wicked horn] accomplished this [by divine permission] and prospered. American Standard Version (1901) And the host was given over to it together with the continual burnt-offering through transgression; and it cast down truth to the ground, and it did its pleasure and prospered. Common English Bible In an act of rebellion, another force will take control of the daily sacrifice. It will throw truth to the ground and will succeed in everything it does. Catholic Public Domain Version And the advantage was given to him against the continual sacrifice, because of the sins, and truth will be struck down to the ground, and he will act, and he will prosper. English Standard Version 2016 And a host will be given over to it together with the regular burnt offering because of transgression, and it will throw truth to the ground, and it will act and prosper. |
The tents of robbers prosper, and they that provoke God are secure; into whose hand God brings abundantly.
Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and your law is the truth.
And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in your judgments.
Because they regard not the works of the LORD, nor the operation of his hands, he shall destroy them, and not build them up.
And justice is turned back, and righteousness stands afar off: for truth is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter.
Righteous are you, O LORD, when I plead with you: yet let me talk with you of your judgments: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? why are all they happy that deal very treacherously?
Then shall he return into his land with great riches; but his heart shall be against the holy covenant; and he shall work his will, and return to his own land.
I beheld, and the same horn made war with the saints, and prevailed against them;
I saw the ram pushing westward, and northward, and southward; so that no beasts might stand before him, neither was there any that could deliver out of his hand; but he did according to his will, and became great.
And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all tribes, and tongues, and nations.
And David knew that Saul secretly plotted evil against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring here the ephod.