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Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you, and break off your sins by righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor; if there may be a lengthening of your tranquillity.
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Repentance Is Action
Commentators stress that Daniel's advice to "break off" sins isn't just about feeling sorry; it demands a radical change in behavior. True repentance involves actively stopping injustice and starting to practice righteousness and show tangible "mercy to the poor." It's a call to change one's entire way of life, not just one's mind.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee - Daniel was permitted to see not only the fact that this calamity impend…
19th Century
Anglican
Break off. The metaphor is taken from a refractory beast casting off the yoke. (Compare to Genesis 27:40, where it is foretold tha…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you Since this is the true interpretation of the dream, and such …
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 …
