Daniel 2:8 “The king replied, “I know for sure that you are stalling for time beca…”

Daniel 2:8

The king replied, “I know for sure that you are stalling for time because you see that my word is final.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

The king answered and said, I know of certainty that ye would gain the time, because ye see the thing is gone from me.

World English 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.

American Standard Version

The king answered and said, I know of a certainty that ye would gain time, because ye see the thing is gone from me.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then the King answered, and sayd, I knowe certeinly that ye would gaine the time, because ye see the thing is gone from me.

Darby Translation

The king answered and said, I know of a certainty that ye would gain time, because ye see the word is gone forth from me;

Young's Literal Translation

The king hath answered and said, 'Of a truth I know that time ye are gaining, because that ye have seen that the thing is gone from me,

Bible in Basic English

The king made answer and said, I am certain that you are attempting to get more time, because you see that my decision is fixed;

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In context

7They answered a second time, “Let the king tell the dream to his servants, and we will give the interpretation.”

9If you do not tell me the dream, there is only one decree for you. You have conspired to speak before me false and fraudulent words, hoping the situation will change. Therefore tell me the dream, and I will know that you can give me its interpretation.”

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