Daniel 1:10

A Conservative Version

And the ruler of the eunuchs said to Daniel, I fear my lord the king, who has appointed your food and your drink. For why should he see your faces worse looking than the youths that are of your own age? So ye would endanger my head

Cross References

Proverbs 29:25

The fear of man brings a snare, but he who puts his trust in LORD shall be safe.

Daniel 1:9

Now God made Daniel find kindness and compassion in the sight of the ruler of the eunuchs.

Daniel 1:11

Then Daniel said to the steward whom the ruler of the eunuchs had appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,