Again the wise men said to the king, “Please, sir, tell us about the dream, and we will tell you what the dream means.”
Daniel 2:8 - Easy To Read Version Then King Nebuchadnezzar answered, “I know that you are trying to get more time. You know that I meant what I said. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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 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) 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 The king replied: “Now I definitely know you are stalling for time, because you see that my decision is final Catholic Public Domain Version 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 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— |
Again the wise men said to the king, “Please, sir, tell us about the dream, and we will tell you what the dream means.”
You know that you will be punished if you don’t tell me about my dream. So you have all agreed to lie to me. You are hoping for more time. You are hoping that I will forget what I want you to do. Now, tell me the dream. If you can tell me the dream, then I will know that you can tell me what it really means!”
I mean that you should use every chance you have for doing good, because these are evil times.
Be wise in the way you act with those people who are not believers. Use your time in the best way you can.