7 Let the wicked man leave his way,+ and the harmful man his thoughts;+ and let him return to Jehovah, who will have mercy upon him,+ and to our God, for he will forgive in a large way.+

27 Therefore, O king, may my counsel seem good to you,+ and remove your own sins by righteousness,+ and your iniquity by showing mercy to the poor ones.+ Maybe there will occur a lengthening of your prosperity.’”+