Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
Therefore, may my advice seem good to you my king. Separate yourself from your sins by doing what is right,
New American Standard Bible
Therefore, O king, may my
King James Version
Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.
International Standard Version
Therefore, your majesty, may my advice be acceptable to you: Stop your sinning, do what's right, and put a stop to your wickedness by showing kindness to the oppressed. Perhaps your tranquility will continue."
A Conservative Version
Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by showing mercy to the poor, if there may be a lengthening of thy tranquility.
American Standard Version
Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by showing mercy to the poor; if there may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.
Amplified
Therefore, O king, let my advice to you be [considered and found] acceptable; break away now from your sins and exhibit your repentance by doing what is right, and from your wickedness by showing mercy to the poor, so that [if you repent] there may possibly be a continuance of your prosperity and tranquility and a healing of your error.’
Bible in Basic English
For this cause, O King, let my suggestion be pleasing to you, and let your sins be covered by righteousness and your evil-doing by mercy to the poor, so that the time of your well-being may be longer.
Darby Translation
Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.
Julia Smith Translation
Wherefore, O king, my counsel shall be pleasant to thee, and break off thy sins by justice, and thine iniquities in compassionating the poor; if it shall be a lengthening to thy peace.
King James 2000
Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto you, and break off your sins by practicing righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of your tranquility.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Therefore, O king, let my advice be acceptable [to you] and your sin remove with righteousness and your iniquity with having mercy on [the] oppressed, {in case there might be a prolongation of your prosperity}.'"
Modern King James verseion
Therefore, O king, let my advice be pleasing to you, and break off your sins by righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor, whether there will be duration to your prosperity.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Wherefore, O king, be content with my counsel, that thou mayest lose thy sins with righteousness, and thine offenses with mercy to poor people: for such things shall prolong thy peace."
NET Bible
Therefore, O king, may my advice be pleasing to you. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor. Perhaps your prosperity will be prolonged."
New Heart English Bible
Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you, and break off your sins by righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor; if there may be a lengthening of your prosperity."
The Emphasized Bible
Wherefore, O king, let, my counsel, be pleasing unto thee, thy sin, then, - by righteousness, break thou off, and, thine iniquities, by shewing favour to the oppressed, - if so be it may become the lengthening out of thy security.
Webster
Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thy iniquities by showing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.
World English Bible
Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you, and break off your sins by righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor; if there may be a lengthening of your tranquility.
Youngs Literal Translation
'Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and thy sins by righteousness break off, and thy perversity by pitying the poor, lo, it is a lengthening of thine ease.
Themes
Daniel » Jewish captive » Courage and fidelity of
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the merciful
the Heathen » Employed to chastise the church
Mercy » Should be shown » To the poor
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Daniel, of nebuchadnezzar
Righteousness » The wicked » Should break off their sins by
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Daniel 4:27
Images Daniel 4:27
Verse Info
Context Readings
Daniel Relates And Interprets The Dream
26
As for the command to leave the tree’s stump with its roots, your kingdom will be restored
Cross References
1 Kings 21:29
“Have you seen how Ahab has humbled himself before Me? I will not bring the disaster during his lifetime,
Isaiah 55:6-7
call to Him while He is near.
Acts 8:22
Therefore repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that the intent of your heart may be forgiven you.
Genesis 41:33-37
“So now, let Pharaoh look for a discerning and wise man and set him over the land of Egypt.
Psalm 41:1-3
For the choir director. A Davidic psalm.
the Lord will save him in a day of adversity.
Proverbs 16:6
and one turns from evil by the fear of the Lord.
Proverbs 28:13
will not prosper,
but whoever confesses and renounces them
will find mercy.
Ezekiel 18:7
He doesn’t oppress anyone
Jonah 3:9
Who knows?
Luke 11:41
Job 34:31-32
“I have endured my punishment;
I will no longer act wickedly.
Psalm 119:46
and not be ashamed.
Isaiah 58:5-7
A day for a person to deny himself,
to bow his head like a reed,
and to spread out sackcloth and ashes?
Will you call this a fast
and a day acceptable to the Lord?
Isaiah 58:10-12
and satisfy the afflicted one,
then your light will shine in the darkness,
and your night will be like noonday.
Ezekiel 18:21-22
“Now if the wicked person turns from all the sins he has committed,
Ezekiel 18:27-32
But if a wicked person turns from the wickedness he has committed and does what is just and right, he will preserve his life.
Joel 2:14
and leave a blessing behind Him,
so you can offer grain and wine
to the Lord your God.
Zephaniah 2:2-3
and the day passes like chaff,
before the burning of the Lord’s anger overtakes you,
before the day of the Lord’s anger overtakes you.
Matthew 3:8
Therefore produce fruit
Acts 10:2-4
He was a devout man and feared God along with his whole household. He did many charitable deeds for the Jewish people and always prayed to God.
Acts 24:25
Now as he spoke about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come,
Acts 26:20
Instead, I preached to those in Damascus first, and to those in Jerusalem and in all the region of Judea, and to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works worthy of repentance.
2 Corinthians 5:11
Therefore, because we know the fear of the Lord,
Galatians 5:6
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision accomplishes anything; what matters is faith
Galatians 5:13
For you were called
Galatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit
Ephesians 4:28
The thief must no longer steal. Instead, he must do honest work with his own hands, so that he has something to share
James 4:8-10
Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, sinners, and purify your hearts, double-minded people!
1 Peter 4:8
Above all, maintain an intense love