Parallel Verses New International Version "'The decision is announced by messengers, the holy ones declare the verdict, so that the living may know that the Most High is sovereign over all kingdoms on earth and gives them to anyone he wishes and sets over them the lowliest of people.' King James Bible This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men. Darby Bible Translation This sentence is by the decree of the watchers, and the decision by the word of the holy ones: that the living may know that the Most High ruleth over the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men. World English Bible The sentence is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones; to the intent that the living may know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomever he will, and sets up over it the lowest of men. Young's Literal Translation by the decree of the sifters is the sentence, and by the saying of the holy ones the requirement, to the intent that the living may know that the Most High is ruler in the kingdom of men, and to whom He willeth He giveth it, and the lowest of men He doth raise up over it. Daniel 4:17 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleThis matter is by the decree of the watchers - See on Daniel 4:13 (note). The Most High ruleth - He never leaves the government of the world to man, to second causes, or to fortuitous occurrences. What are thus called are his agents; they are no moving causes. And setteth up - the basest of men - "Tyrants and kings from Jove proceed Those are permitted, these decreed." The throne ennobles no man: to be properly filled, the man must be noble. Some of the greatest and some of the meanest of men have sat on the throne. Kings differ in education, seldom in intellect, from the common mass of men; the power and authority are from God. The king himself may be given either in mercy or in wrath. When James II ruled this kingdom, it might well be said, God hath set up over it the basest of men. His successor was one of the best. The former nearly ruined it both in a civil and religious point of view; the latter was the means of restoring it in both these respects. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge by the. 1 Timothy 5:21 I charge you before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels... the holy. that the living. the most High. giveth. Psalm 75:6,7 For promotion comes neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south... the basest. Exodus 9:16 And in very deed for this cause have I raised you up, for to show in you my power... Psalm 12:8 The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted. Psalm 113:7,8 He raises up the poor out of the dust, and lifts the needy out of the dunghill... Library The Life of Mr. Andrew Melvil. Mr. Melvil, after finishing his classical studies, went abroad, and taught, for some time, both at Poictiers in France, and at Geneva. He returned to Scotland in July 1574, after having been absent from his native country near ten years. Upon his return, the learned Beza, in a letter to the general assembly of the church of Scotland, said, "That the greatest token of affection the kirk of Geneva could show to Scotland, was, that they had suffered themselves to be spoiled of Mr. Andrew Melvil." Soon … John Howie—Biographia Scoticana (Scots Worthies) The Teaching of Matthew 13 Proves that no Era of Millennial Blessing Precedes Christ's Second Advent. The Unseen Watcher Destruction of Jerusalem Foretold. Cross References Romans 13:1 Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 1 Samuel 2:8 He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; he seats them with princes and has them inherit a throne of honor. "For the foundations of the earth are the LORD's; on them he has set the world. Psalm 9:16 The LORD is known by his acts of justice; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands. Psalm 83:18 Let them know that you, whose name is the LORD-- that you alone are the Most High over all the earth. Psalm 103:19 The LORD has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all. Jeremiah 27:5 With my great power and outstretched arm I made the earth and its people and the animals that are on it, and I give it to anyone I please. Daniel 2:21 He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. Jump to Previous Angelic Basest Command Decision Decree Demand Gives High Holy Intent Kingdom Lowest Matter Ones Order Rules Ruleth Sentence Sets Watchers Whomsoever WordJump to Next Angelic Basest Command Decision Decree Demand Gives High Holy Intent Kingdom Lowest Matter Ones Order Rules Ruleth Sentence Sets Watchers Whomsoever WordLinks Daniel 4:17 NIVDaniel 4:17 NLT Daniel 4:17 ESV Daniel 4:17 NASB Daniel 4:17 KJV Daniel 4:17 Bible Apps Daniel 4:17 Biblia Paralela Daniel 4:17 Chinese Bible Daniel 4:17 French Bible Daniel 4:17 German Bible Daniel 4:17 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |
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