22And beware ye of negligence in doing this; why doth the hurt become great to the loss of the kings?'


In Context

19 and by me a decree hath been made, and they sought, and have found that this city from the days of old against kings is lifting up itself, and rebellion and sedition is made in it,

20 and mighty kings have been over Jerusalem, even rulers over all beyond the river, and toll, tribute, and custom is given to them.

21 'Now, make ye a decree to cause these men to cease, and this city is not builded, till by me a decree is made.

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

23 Then from the time that a copy of the letter of king Artaxerxes is read before Rehum, and Shimshai the scribe, and their companions, they have gone in haste to Jerusalem, unto the Jews, and caused them to cease by force and strength;

24 then ceased the service of the house of God that is in Jerusalem, and it ceased till the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia.

Ezra 4:22 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

4:22Take heed now that ye fail not to do this: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

4:22Be careful not to neglect this matter. Why let this threat grow, to the detriment of the royal interests?

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

4:22See that you be not negligent in executing this, lest by little and little the evil grow to the hurt of the kings.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

4:22And take heed that ye be not slack herein: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:22and take heed that ye fail not to do this: why should harm grow to the damage of the kings?

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

4:22And take heed that ye be not slack herein: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:22Take heed now that ye fail not to do this: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:22Take heed that you not be slack herein: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

4:22Take heed now that you fail not to do this: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?