They answered the second time and said, “Let the king tell his servants the dream, and we will show the interpretation.”
Daniel 2:8 - Y'all Version Bible The king answered, “I know of a certainty that you are trying to gain time, because you see the thing has gone from me. 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— |
They answered the second time and said, “Let the king tell his servants the dream, and we will show the interpretation.”
But if you don’t make known to me the dream, there is but one law for you; for you have prepared lying and corrupt words to speak before me, until the situation changes. Therefore tell me the dream, and I will know that you can show me its interpretation.”
Y’all must walk in wisdom toward outsiders, redeeming every opportunity.