²⁷ Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you: break off your sins by ^(A)practicing righteousness, ^(B)and your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed, ^(C)that there may perhaps be a lengthening of your prosperity.”

²² Repent, therefore, of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that, ^(A)if possible, the intent of your heart may be forgiven you.

³¹ God exalted ^(A)him at his right hand as ^(B)Leader and ^(C)Saviour, ^(D)to give ^(E)repentance to Israel and ^(F)forgiveness of sins.