Verse Comparison: Daniel 4:27
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® Bible
Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you; break off your sins {and} show the reality of your repentance by righteousness (right standing with God and moral and spiritual rectitude and rightness in every area and relation) {and} liberate yourself from your iniquities by showing mercy {and} loving-kindness to the poor {and} oppressed, that [if the king will repent] there may possibly be a continuance {and} lengthening of your peace {and} tranquility {and} a healing of your error.
Darby English Version
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.
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.
Revised Standard Version
Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you; break off your sins by practicing righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed, that there may perhaps be a lengthening of your tranquillity."
Young's 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.
