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The king and his counselors approved the proposal, and he followed Memucan’s advice.
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American Standard Version
And the saying pleased the king and the princes; and the king did according to the word of Memucan:
English Standard Version
This advice pleased the king and the princes, and the king did as Memucan proposed.
King James Version
And the saying pleased the king and the princes; and the king did according to the word of Memucan:
New American Standard Bible
Now this word pleased the king and the officials, and the king did as Memucan proposed.
New International Version
The king and his nobles were pleased with this advice, so the king did as Memukan proposed.
New King James Version
And the reply pleased the king and the princes, and the king did according to the word of Memucan.
New Living Translation
The king and his nobles thought this made good sense, so he followed Memucan’s counsel.
World English Bible
This advice pleased the king and the princes, and the king did according to the word of Memucan: