Daniel 4:25-27
New King James Version
25 They shall (A)drive you from men, your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field, and they shall make you (B)eat grass like oxen. They shall wet you with the dew of heaven, and seven [a]times shall pass over you, (C)till you know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, and (D)gives it to whomever He chooses.
26 “And inasmuch as they gave the command to leave the stump and roots of the tree, your kingdom shall be assured to you, after you come to know that (E)Heaven[b] rules. 27 Therefore, O king, let my advice be acceptable to you; (F)break off your sins by being righteous, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor. (G)Perhaps there may be (H)a [c]lengthening of your prosperity.”
Footnotes
- Daniel 4:25 Possibly years
- Daniel 4:26 God
- Daniel 4:27 prolonging
Daniel 4:25-27
English Standard Version
25 (A)that you shall be driven from among men, and your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field. You shall be made (B)to eat grass like an ox, and you shall be wet with the dew of heaven, and (C)seven periods of time shall pass over you, till (D)you know that the Most High rules the kingdom of men and gives it to whom he will. 26 And as it was commanded (E)to leave the stump of the roots of the tree, your kingdom shall be confirmed for you from the time that you know that Heaven rules. 27 Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you: break off your sins by (F)practicing righteousness, (G)and your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed, (H)that there may perhaps be a lengthening of your prosperity.”
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