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Ezra 4:22

New International Version

22 Be careful not to neglect this matter. Why let this threat grow, to the detriment of the royal interests?

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American Standard Version

And take heed that ye be not slack herein: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?

Christian Standard Bible

See that you not neglect this matter. Otherwise, the damage will increase and the royal interests will suffer.

English Standard Version

And take care not to be slack in this matter. Why should damage grow to the hurt of the king?”

King James Version

Take heed now that ye fail not to do this: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?

New American Standard Bible

And beware of being negligent in carrying out this matter; why should there be great damage, to the detriment of the kings?”

New King James Version

Take heed now that you do not fail to do this. Why should damage increase to the hurt of the kings?

New Living Translation

Be diligent, and don’t neglect this matter, for we must not permit the situation to harm the king’s interests.”

World English Bible

Be careful that you not be slack doing so. Why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?