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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.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee - Daniel was permitted to see not only the fact that this calamity impend…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Break off. The metaphor is taken from a refractory beast casting off the yoke. (Compare to Genesis 27:40, where it is foretold tha…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Since interpreters do not agree about the meaning of these words, and as the doctrine derived from them partly depends on that, we must remark, fir…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you
Since this is the true interpretation of the dream, and such …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Daniel was struck with amazement and terror at so heavy a judgment coming upon so great a prince, and gives advice with tenderness and respect. It …

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