Daniel 2:8

New English Translation

The king replied, “I know for sure that you are attempting to gain time, because you see that my decision is firm.

Cross References

Daniel 2:7

They again replied, “Let the king inform us of the dream; then we will disclose its interpretation.”

Daniel 2:9

If you don’t inform me of the dream, there is only one thing that is going to happen to you. For you have agreed among yourselves to report to me something false and deceitful until such time as things might change. So tell me the dream, and I will have confidence that you can disclose its interpretation.”

Ephesians 5:16

taking advantage of every opportunity, because the days are evil.

Colossians 4:5

Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunities.