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LXX

Ezra 4:22

[See] that ye be careful of the decree, [not] to be remiss concerning this matter, lest at any time destruction should abound to the harm of kings.

Parallel Translations

LXX2012View canonical →
[See] that you⌃ be careful of the decree, [not] to be remiss concerning this matter, lest at any time destruction should abound to the harm of kings.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
Take heed now that ye fail not to do this: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
Be careful that you not be slack doing so. Why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?
World English Bible

Cross References

Esther 7:3–4Esther 3:8–9Ezra 4:13

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