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Daniel 4:26-28
Lexham English Bible
Daniel 4:26-28
Lexham English Bible
26 And in that[a] they said to leave alone the stump of the tree’s root, so your kingdom will be restored for you when[b] you acknowledge that heaven is sovereign. 27 Therefore, O king, let my advice be acceptable to you and your sin remove[c] with righteousness and your iniquity with having mercy on the oppressed, in case there might be a prolongation of your prosperity.’”[d]
God Judges the King for His Hubris
28 All this happened[e] to Nebuchadnezzar the king.
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- Daniel 4:26 Literally “And for”
- Daniel 4:26 Literally “from that”
- Daniel 4:27 Or “replace”
- Daniel 4:27 Literally “if will be prolongation for your prosperity”
- Daniel 4:28 Literally “It came upon”
Daniel 4:26-28
New International Version
Daniel 4:26-28
New International Version
26 The command to leave the stump of the tree with its roots(A) means that your kingdom will be restored to you when you acknowledge that Heaven rules.(B) 27 Therefore, Your Majesty, be pleased to accept my advice: Renounce your sins by doing what is right, and your wickedness by being kind to the oppressed.(C) It may be that then your prosperity(D) will continue.(E)”
The Dream Is Fulfilled
28 All this happened(F) to King Nebuchadnezzar.
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