Daniel 2:8

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

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:

Cross References

Colossians 4:5

Behave yourselves wisely [living prudently and with discretion] in your relations with those of the outside world (the non-Christians), making the very most of the time and seizing (buying up) the opportunity.

Ephesians 5:16

Making the very most of the time [buying up each opportunity], because the days are evil.

Daniel 2:7

They answered again, Let the king tell his servants the dream, and we will show the interpretation of it.

Daniel 2:9

If you will not make known to me the dream, there is but one sentence for you; for you have prepared lying and corrupt words to speak before me [hoping to delay your execution] until the time is changed. Therefore tell me the dream, and I will know that you can tell me the interpretation of it.