26 And in that it was commanded to (A)leave the stump [a]with the roots of the tree, your kingdom will [b]remain as yours after you recognize that it is (B)Heaven that rules. 27 Therefore, O king, may my (C)advice be pleasing to you: (D)wipe away your sin by doing righteousness, and your wrongdoings by (E)showing mercy to the poor, in case there may be a (F)prolonging of your prosperity.’

The Vision Fulfilled

28 “All of this (G)happened to Nebuchadnezzar the king.

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Footnotes

  1. Daniel 4:26 Lit of
  2. Daniel 4:26 Lit be enduring to you

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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