A Dream of a Chopped-Down Tree

1-2 King Nebuchadnezzar to everyone, everywhere—every race, color, and creed: “Peace and prosperity to all! It is my privilege to report to you the gracious miracles that the High God has done for me.

“His miracles are staggering,
    his wonders are surprising.
His kingdom lasts and lasts,
    his sovereign rule goes on forever.

4-7 “I, Nebuchadnezzar, was at home taking it easy in my palace, without a care in the world. But as I was stretched out on my bed I had a dream that scared me—a nightmare that shook me. I sent for all the wise men of Babylon so that they could interpret the dream for me. When they were all assembled—magicians, enchanters, fortunetellers, witches—I told them the dream. None could tell me what it meant.

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It is my pleasure to tell you about the miraculous signs(A) and wonders that the Most High God(B) has performed for me.

How great are his signs,
    how mighty his wonders!(C)
His kingdom is an eternal kingdom;
    his dominion endures(D) from generation to generation.

I, Nebuchadnezzar, was at home in my palace, contented(E) and prosperous.

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I thought it good to declare the signs and wonders (A)that the Most High God has worked for me.

(B)How great are His signs,
And how mighty His wonders!
His kingdom is (C)an everlasting kingdom,
And His dominion is from generation to generation.

I, Nebuchadnezzar, was at rest in my house, and flourishing in my palace.

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