Ezra 4:22
 Ezra 4:22 
New International Version (© 2011)
Be careful not to neglect this matter. Why let this threat grow, to the detriment of the royal interests?

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

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

Young's Literal Translation
And beware ye of negligence in doing this; why doth the hurt become great to the loss of the kings?'

Ezra 4:22 Additional Translations
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Ezra 4:13 Be it known now to the king, that, if this city be built, and the walls set up again, then will they not pay toll, tribute, and custom...

Esther 3:8,9 And Haman said to king Ahasuerus...

Esther 7:3,4 Then Esther the queen answered and said, If I have found favor in your sight, O king, and if it please the king...

Ezra 4:22 Parallel Commentaries
Beware Care Careful Carrying Damage Fail Great Grow Harm Heed Herein Hurt Increase Increased Interests Kings King's Loss Matter Neglect Negligence Negligent Royal Slack Threat Trouble
Beware Care Careful Carrying Damage Fail Great Grow Harm Heed Herein Hurt Increase Increased Interests Kings King's Loss Matter Neglect Negligence Negligent Royal Slack Threat Trouble
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Ezra 4:21 Now issue an order to these men to stop work, so that this city will not be rebuilt until I so order.
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Daniel 6:2 with three administrators over them, one of whom was Daniel. The satraps were made accountable to them so that the king might not suffer loss.