Ezra 4:22
Parallel Translations


NASB: "Beware of being negligent in carrying out this [matter]; why should damage increase to the detriment of the kings?" (NASB ©1995)
GWT: Be careful not to neglect your duty in this matter. Why should I, the king, suffer any more harm? (GOD'S WORD®)
KJV: Take heed now that ye fail not to do this: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?
ASV: And take heed that ye be not slack herein: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?
BBE: Be certain to do this with all care: do not let trouble be increased to the king's damage.
DBY: and take heed that ye fail not to do this: why should harm grow to the damage of the kings?
JPS: And take heed that ye be not slack herein; why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?'
WBS: Take heed now that ye fail not to do this: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?
WEB: Take heed that you not be slack herein: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?
YLT: And beware ye of negligence in doing this; why doth the hurt become great to the loss of the kings?'

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