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.
Contemporary English Version
Your Majesty, please be willing to do what I say. Turn from your sins and start living right; have mercy on those who are mistreated. Then all will go well with you for a long time.
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.
Good News Bible
So then, Your Majesty, follow my advice. Stop sinning, do what is right, and be merciful to the poor. Then you will continue to be prosperous."
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.
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.'
New International Version
Therefore, O king, be pleased to accept my advice: Renounce your sins by doing what is right, and your wickedness by being kind to the oppressed. It may be that then your prosperity will continue."
New King James Version
Therefore, O king, let my advice be acceptable to you; break off your sins by being righteous, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor. Perhaps there may be a lengthening of your prosperity."
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
'Therefore, O king, may my advice please you: break away now from your sins by doing righteousness and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor, in case there may continue a prolonging of your prosperity.'
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.
