Daniel 4:26-28
Good News Translation
26 The angel ordered the stump to be left in the ground. This means that you will become king again when you acknowledge that God rules all the world. 27 (A)So then, Your Majesty, follow my advice. Stop sinning, do what is right, and be merciful to the poor.[a] Then you will continue to be prosperous.”
28 All this did happen to King Nebuchadnezzar.
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- Daniel 4:27 Stop sinning … to the poor; or Make up for your sins by doing what is right and by being merciful to the poor.
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)”
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28 All this happened(F) to King Nebuchadnezzar.
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