Daniel 4:19

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Daniel Interprets Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream

4:19 Then Daniel (whose name is also Belteshazzar) was upset for a brief time;¹ his thoughts were alarming him. The king said, “Belteshazzar, don’t let the dream and its interpretation alarm you.” But Belteshazzar replied, “Sir,² if only the dream were for your enemies and its interpretation applied to your adversaries!

Daniel 4:27

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4:27 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.”³

[4:19] ¹tn Aram “about one hour.” The expression refers idiomatically to a brief period of time of undetermined length.

[4:19] ²tn Aram “my lord.”

[4:27] ³tn Aram “if there may be a lengthening to your prosperity.”