Daniel 4:27 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So here's my advice, King — I hope you'll actually listen to this. Stop doing wrong and start doing what's right instead. Show mercy to people who have nothing. Maybe then you'll get to keep living in peace.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Want peace? Stop hurting people and start helping them instead.

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