NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon Whereforelawhen (law-hane') therefore; also except -- but, except, save, therefore, wherefore. O king melek (meh'-lek) a king -- king, royal. let my counsel mlak (mel-ak') in the sense of consultation: advice -- counsel. be acceptable shphar (shef-ar') to be beautiful -- be acceptable, please, + think good. unto thee `al (al) about, against, concerning, for, (there-)fore, from, in, more, of, (there-, up-)on, (in-)to, + why with. and break off praq (per-ak') to discontinue -- break off. thy sins chatiy (khat-ee') an offence -- sin. by righteousness tsidqah (tsid-kaw') beneficence -- righteousness. and thine iniquities `ivya' (iv-yaw') perverseness -- iniquity. by shewing mercy chanan (khan-an') to favor or (causatively) to entreat -- shew mercy, make supplication. to the poor `anah (an-aw') poor. if hen (hane) (that) if, or, whether. it may be hava' (hav-aw') to exist; used in a great variety of applications (especially in connection with other words) a lengthening 'arka' (ar-kaw') length -- lengthening, prolonged. of thy tranquillity shlevah (shel-ay-vaw') safety -- tranquillity. Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible Therefore, O king, may my advice be pleasing to you: break away now from your sins by doing righteousness and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor, in case there may be a prolonging of your prosperity.' King James Bible 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. Holman Christian Standard Bible Therefore, may my advice seem good to you my king. Separate yourself from your sins by doing what is right, and from your injustices by showing mercy to the needy. Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity." 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." 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." GOD'S WORD® Translation "That is why, Your Majesty, my best advice is that you stop sinning, and do what is right. Stop committing the same errors, and have pity on the poor. Maybe you can prolong your prosperity." King James 2000 Bible 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. Links Daniel 4:27Daniel 4:27 NIV Daniel 4:27 NLT Daniel 4:27 ESV Daniel 4:27 NASB Daniel 4:27 KJV |
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