Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The LORD did not hesitate to bring the disaster on us, for the LORD our God is righteous in everything he does; yet we have not obeyed him. New Living Translation Therefore, the LORD has brought upon us the disaster he prepared. The LORD our God was right to do all of these things, for we did not obey him. English Standard Version Therefore the LORD has kept ready the calamity and has brought it upon us, for the LORD our God is righteous in all the works that he has done, and we have not obeyed his voice. Berean Standard Bible Therefore the LORD has kept the calamity in store and brought it upon us. For the LORD our God is righteous in all He does; yet we have not obeyed His voice. King James Bible Therefore hath the LORD watched upon the evil, and brought it upon us: for the LORD our God is righteous in all his works which he doeth: for we obeyed not his voice. New King James Version Therefore the LORD has kept the disaster in mind, and brought it upon us; for the LORD our God is righteous in all the works which He does, though we have not obeyed His voice. New American Standard Bible So the LORD has kept the disaster in store and brought it on us; for the LORD our God is righteous with respect to all His deeds which He has done, but we have not obeyed His voice. NASB 1995 “Therefore the LORD has kept the calamity in store and brought it on us; for the LORD our God is righteous with respect to all His deeds which He has done, but we have not obeyed His voice. NASB 1977 “Therefore, the LORD has kept the calamity in store and brought it on us; for the LORD our God is righteous with respect to all His deeds which He has done, but we have not obeyed His voice. Legacy Standard Bible Therefore Yahweh has watched over the calamity and brought it on us; for Yahweh our God is righteous with respect to all His deeds which He has done, but we have not listened to His voice. Amplified Bible Therefore the LORD has kept the tragedy ready and has brought it on us, for the LORD our God is [uncompromisingly] righteous and openly just in all His works which He does—He keeps His word; and we have not obeyed His voice. Christian Standard Bible So the LORD kept the disaster in mind and brought it on us, for the LORD our God is righteous in all he has done. But we have not obeyed him. Holman Christian Standard Bible So the LORD kept the disaster in mind and brought it on us, for the LORD our God is righteous in all He has done. But we have not obeyed Him. American Standard Version Therefore hath Jehovah watched over the evil, and brought it upon us; for Jehovah our God is righteous in all his works which he doeth, and we have not obeyed his voice. Contemporary English Version And when you finally punished us with this horrible disaster, that was also the right thing to do, because we deserved it so much. English Revised Version Therefore hath the LORD watched over the evil, and brought it upon us: for the LORD our God is righteous in all his works which he doeth, and we have not obeyed his voice. GOD'S WORD® Translation So you were prepared to bring this disaster on us. LORD our God, you are righteous in everything you do. But we never listened to you. Good News Translation You, O LORD our God, were prepared to punish us, and you did, because you always do what is right, and we did not listen to you. International Standard Version So the LORD watched for the right time to bring the calamity upon us, because the LORD our God is righteous regarding everything he does, but we have not obeyed his voice. Majority Standard Bible Therefore the LORD has kept the calamity in store and brought it upon us. For the LORD our God is righteous in all He does; yet we have not obeyed His voice. NET Bible The LORD was mindful of the calamity, and he brought it on us. For the LORD our God is just in all he has done, and we have not obeyed him. New Heart English Bible Therefore has the LORD watched over the calamity, and brought it on us, for the LORD our God is just in all he has done, and we have not obeyed his voice. Webster's Bible Translation Therefore hath the LORD watched upon the evil, and brought it upon us: for the LORD our God is righteous in all his works which he doeth: for we have not obeyed his voice. World English Bible Therefore Yahweh has watched over the evil, and brought it on us; for Yahweh our God is righteous in all his works which he does, and we have not obeyed his voice. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd YHWH watches for the evil, and brings it on us, for our God YHWH is righteous concerning all His works that He has done, and we have not listened to His voice. Young's Literal Translation And Jehovah doth watch for the evil, and bringeth it upon us, for righteous is Jehovah our God concerning all His works that He hath done, and we have not hearkened to His voice. Smith's Literal Translation And Jehovah will watch for evil, and will bring it upon us: for Jehovah our God is just upon all his works which he did: and we heard not to his voice. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the Lord hath watched upon the evil, and hath brought it upon us: the Lord our God is just in all his works which he hath done: for we have not hearkened to his voice. Catholic Public Domain Version And the Lord kept watch over the evil and has led it over us; the Lord, our God, is just in all his works, which he has accomplished, for we have not listened to his voice. New American Bible so the LORD kept watch over the evil and brought it upon us. The LORD, our God, is just in all that he has done: we did not listen to his voice. New Revised Standard Version So the LORD kept watch over this calamity until he brought it upon us. Indeed, the LORD our God is right in all that he has done; for we have disobeyed his voice. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore the LORD has stirred up this evil and brought it upon us; for the LORD our God is righteous in all his works which he has done, and yet we have not obeyed his voice. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And LORD JEHOVAH has aroused evil and brought it upon us, because LORD JEHOVAH our God is righteous in all his works that he has done, and we have not listened to his voice! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And so the LORD hath watched over the evil, and brought it upon us; for the LORD our God is righteous in all His works which He hath done, and we have not hearkened to His voice. Brenton Septuagint Translation The Lord also has watched, and brought the evils upon us: for the Lord our God is righteous in all his work which he has executed, but we have not hearkened to his voice. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Daniel's Prayer for His People…13Just as it is written in the Law of Moses, all this disaster has come upon us, yet we have not sought the favor of the LORD our God by turning from our iniquities and giving attention to Your truth. 14Therefore the LORD has kept the calamity in store and brought it upon us. For the LORD our God is righteous in all He does; yet we have not obeyed His voice. 15Now, O Lord our God, who brought Your people out of the land of Egypt with a mighty hand, and who made for Yourself a name renowned to this day, we have sinned; we have acted wickedly.… Cross References Deuteronomy 28:15 If, however, you do not obey the LORD your God by carefully following all His commandments and statutes I am giving you today, all these curses will come upon you and overtake you: Deuteronomy 28:63 Just as it pleased the LORD to make you prosper and multiply, so also it will please Him to annihilate you and destroy you. And you will be uprooted from the land you are entering to possess. Lamentations 2:17 The LORD has done what He planned; He has accomplished His decree, which He ordained in days of old; He has overthrown you without pity. He has let the enemy gloat over you and exalted the horn of your foes. Jeremiah 44:23 Because you burned incense and sinned against the LORD and did not obey the voice of the LORD or walk in His instruction, His statutes, and His testimonies, this disaster has befallen you, as you see today.” Isaiah 42:24-25 Who gave Jacob up for spoil, and Israel to the plunderers? Was it not the LORD, against whom we have sinned? They were unwilling to walk in His ways, and they would not obey His law. / So He poured out on them His furious anger and the fierceness of battle. It enveloped them in flames, but they did not understand; it consumed them, but they did not take it to heart. 2 Kings 17:18-20 So the LORD was very angry with Israel, and He removed them from His presence. Only the tribe of Judah remained, / and even Judah did not keep the commandments of the LORD their God, but lived according to the customs Israel had introduced. / So the LORD rejected all the descendants of Israel. He afflicted them and delivered them into the hands of plunderers, until He had banished them from His presence. 2 Chronicles 36:16-17 But they mocked the messengers of God, despising His words and scoffing at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD against His people was stirred up beyond remedy. / So He brought up against them the king of the Chaldeans, who put their young men to the sword in the sanctuary, sparing neither young men nor young women, neither elderly nor infirm. God gave them all into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar, Amos 3:2 “Only you have I known from all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.” Nehemiah 9:33 You are just in all that has befallen us, because You have acted faithfully, while we have acted wickedly. Ezekiel 14:21 For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘How much worse will it be when I send against Jerusalem My four dire judgments—sword, famine, wild beasts, and plague—in order to cut off from it both man and beast? Romans 1:18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness. Romans 2:5 But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed. Romans 11:22 Take notice, therefore, of the kindness and severity of God: severity to those who fell, but kindness to you, if you continue in His kindness. Otherwise you also will be cut off. Hebrews 2:2-3 For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every transgression and disobedience received its just punishment, / how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him, Hebrews 10:30-31 For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge His people.” / It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. Treasury of Scripture Therefore has the LORD watched on the evil, and brought it on us: for the LORD our God is righteous in all his works which he does: for we obeyed not his voice. watched. Jeremiah 31:28 And it shall come to pass, that like as I have watched over them, to pluck up, and to break down, and to throw down, and to destroy, and to afflict; so will I watch over them, to build, and to plant, saith the LORD. Jeremiah 44:27 Behold, I will watch over them for evil, and not for good: and all the men of Judah that are in the land of Egypt shall be consumed by the sword and by the famine, until there be an end of them. the Lord. Daniel 9:7 O Lord, righteousness belongeth unto thee, but unto us confusion of faces, as at this day; to the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and unto all Israel, that are near, and that are far off, through all the countries whither thou hast driven them, because of their trespass that they have trespassed against thee. Nehemiah 9:33 Howbeit thou art just in all that is brought upon us; for thou hast done right, but we have done wickedly: Psalm 51:14 Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness. for. Daniel 9:10 Neither have we obeyed the voice of the LORD our God, to walk in his laws, which he set before us by his servants the prophets. Jump to Previous Calamity Deeds Disaster Ear Evil Hearkened Hesitate Kept Obeyed Ready Respect Righteous Store Upright Voice Watch Watched Watching WorksJump to Next Calamity Deeds Disaster Ear Evil Hearkened Hesitate Kept Obeyed Ready Respect Righteous Store Upright Voice Watch Watched Watching WorksDaniel 9 1. Daniel, considering the time of the captivity,3. makes confession of sins, 16. and prays for the restoration of Jerusalem. 20. Gabriel informs him of the seventy weeks. Therefore the LORD has kept the calamity in store and brought it upon us. This phrase reflects the fulfillment of the warnings given to Israel through the prophets, such as in Leviticus 26 and Deuteronomy 28, where God outlined the consequences of disobedience. The "calamity" refers to the Babylonian exile, a pivotal event in Jewish history. The use of "kept in store" suggests God's patience and long-suffering, as He delayed judgment to give Israel opportunities to repent. This aligns with the biblical theme of divine justice and mercy. The historical context is the fall of Jerusalem in 586 BC, a significant event that confirmed the prophetic warnings. Theologically, it underscores God's sovereignty and the certainty of His word. For the LORD our God is righteous in all He does; yet we have not obeyed His voice. Persons / Places / Events 1. DanielA prophet and a key figure in the Book of Daniel, known for his faithfulness to God and his role in interpreting dreams and visions. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel, who is righteous and just in His actions and judgments. 3. Israel The nation that has experienced calamity due to their disobedience to God's commands. 4. Calamity The consequences of Israel's disobedience, which God has allowed as a form of judgment and correction. 5. Babylonian Exile The historical context of Daniel's prayer, where the Israelites were taken captive due to their persistent disobedience. Teaching Points God's Righteousness in JudgmentGod's actions are always just and righteous, even when they involve judgment or calamity. Understanding His righteousness helps us trust His decisions and timing. The Consequences of Disobedience Disobedience to God's commands leads to consequences. Reflecting on Israel's history encourages us to heed God's voice and follow His ways. The Importance of Repentance Daniel's prayer is a model of repentance. Acknowledging our failures and turning back to God is crucial for restoration and healing. God's Faithfulness Despite Our Failures Even when we fail, God remains faithful. His plans and purposes are not thwarted by our disobedience, and He continues to work for our good. The Role of Intercessory Prayer Daniel's intercession for his people highlights the power and importance of praying for others, especially in times of national or communal crisis.(14) Watched.--By the use of this word it seems that Daniel is again referring to the prophecies of Jeremiah. (See Jeremiah 1:12, &c.) He prays that as all the curses foretold by that prophet have been poured upon the nation, so also the release from the Captivity, which was also promised by him, may be accomplished also.Verse 14. - Therefore hath the Lord watched upon the evil, and brought it upon us: for the Lord our God is righteous in all his works which he doeth: for we obeyed not his voice. The Greek versions agree with this, save that the LXX. has "Lord God" in the first case as well as the second. The Peshitta, when one remembers the different division of the verses, is also identical. There is an obvious resemblance here to Jeremiah 44:27, "Behold, I am watching over you for evil, and not for good." The verb shaqad is somewhat rare, occurring only twelve times in Scripture, and five of these times in Jeremiah. It is not always an evil watching; in Jeremiah 31:28 the two meanings are contrasted. Then follows an acknowledgment of the righteousness of God in so dealing with them Bar. 2:9 is really a version of this verse; the original Hebrew would be almost identical. There are few indications which, did this verse stand alone, would enable one to decide which is the more primitive. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Therefore the LORDיְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel has kept the calamity הָ֣רָעָ֔ה (hā·rā·‘āh) Article | Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil in store וַיִּשְׁקֹ֤ד (way·yiš·qōḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8245: To be alert, sleepless, to be on the lookout and brought it וַיְבִיאֶ֖הָ (way·ḇî·’e·hā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go upon us. עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against For כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel our God אֱלֹהֵ֗ינוּ (’ĕ·lō·hê·nū) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative is righteous צַדִּ֞יק (ṣad·dîq) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6662: Just, righteous in עָלֵ֑ינוּ (‘ā·lê·nū) Preposition | first person common plural Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every He does; עָשָׂ֔ה (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make yet we have not וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no obeyed שָׁמַ֖עְנוּ (šā·ma‘·nū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently His voice. בְּקֹלֽוֹ׃ (bə·qō·lōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6963: A voice, sound Links Daniel 9:14 NIVDaniel 9:14 NLT Daniel 9:14 ESV Daniel 9:14 NASB Daniel 9:14 KJV Daniel 9:14 BibleApps.com Daniel 9:14 Biblia Paralela Daniel 9:14 Chinese Bible Daniel 9:14 French Bible Daniel 9:14 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Daniel 9:14 Therefore has Yahweh watched over the evil (Dan. 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