And whereas the king saw a watcher and an holy one coming down from heaven, and saying, Hew the tree down, and destroy it; yet leave the stump of the roots thereof in the earth, even with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let his portion be with the beasts of the field, till seven times pass over him;(Daniel 4:23)

This is the interpretation, O king, and this is the decree of the most High, which is come upon my lord the king:(Daniel 4:24)

That they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field, and they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and they shall wet thee with the dew of heaven, and seven times shall pass over thee, till thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.(Daniel 4:25)

And whereas they commanded to leave the stump of the tree roots; thy kingdom shall be sure unto thee, after that thou shalt have known that the heavens do rule.

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.(Daniel 4:27)

All this came upon the king Nebuchadnezzar.(Daniel 4:28)

At the end of twelve months he walked in the palace of the kingdom of Babylon.(Daniel 4:29)

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Daniel 4:26 - Cross Reference

Thou, O king, art a king of kings: for the God of heaven hath given thee a kingdom, power, and strength, and glory. (Daniel 2:37)

But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne: (Matthew 5:34)

And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. (Luke 15:21)

Nevertheless leave the stump of his roots in the earth, even with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let his portion be with the beasts in the grass of the earth: (Daniel 4:15)

And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away! (Matthew 21:20)

I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, (Luke 15:18)