This is the portion of a wicked man from God, and the heritage appointed unto him by God.
Daniel 4:24 - King James Version - American Edition this is the interpretation, O king, and this is the decree of the Most High, which is 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 poureth contempt upon princes, and causeth them to wander in the wilderness, where there is no way.
He hath also stablished them for ever and ever: he hath made a decree which shall not pass.
I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.
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 upholden by mercy.
The Lord of hosts hath purposed it, to stain the pride of all glory, and to bring into contempt all the honorable of the earth.
This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the Most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men.
Then Daniel, whose name was Belteshaz´zar, was astonished for one hour, and his thoughts troubled him. The king spake, and said, Belteshaz´zar, let not the dream, or the interpretation thereof, trouble thee. Belteshaz´zar answered and said, My lord, the dream be to them that hate thee, and the interpretation thereof to thine enemies.
I thought it good to show the signs and wonders that the high God hath wrought toward me.