Daniel 2:8 - The Scriptures 2009

⁸ The sovereign answered and said, “I know for certain that you would gain time, because you see that my decision is firm:

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁸ The king answered and said, I know of certainty that ye would gain the time, because ye see the thing is gone from me.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁸ The king answered, I know with certainty that you are trying to gain time, because you see the thing is gone from me and because you see that my word [against you] is sure:

American Standard Version (1901)

⁸ The king answered and said, I know of a certainty that ye would gain time, because ye see the thing is gone from me.

Common English Bible

⁸ The king replied: “Now I definitely know you are stalling for time, because you see that my decision is final

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁸ The king answered and said, "I am certain that you are stalling for time because you know that the memory of it has slipped away from me.

English Standard Version 2016

⁸ The king answered and said, “I know with certainty that you are trying to gain time, because you see that the word from me is firm—

Daniel 2:8 Cross References

Daniel 2:7

They answered again and said, “Let the sovereign relate to his servants the dream, and we shall reveal its interpretation.”

Daniel 2:9

“If you do not make known the dream to me, there is only one decree for you! For you have agreed to speak lying and corrupt words before me till the time has changed. So relate the dream to me, then I shall know that you shall reveal its interpretation for me.”

Ephesians 5:16

redeeming the time, because the days are wicked.

Colossians 4:5

Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.