Daniel 4:24
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
24 Therefore, O king, may my advice be acceptable to you; atone for your sins by good deeds,[a] and for your misdeeds by kindness to the poor; then your contentment will be long lasting.”
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- 4:24 Good deeds: the Aramaic word ṣidqâ has the root meaning of “righteousness,” but in a late text such as this could mean “almsgiving.”
Daniel 4:24
New International Version
24 “This is the interpretation, Your Majesty, and this is the decree(A) the Most High has issued against my lord the king:
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