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Berean Standard Bible

“In every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king consulted them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his entire kingdom.”

Daniel 1:20

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Daniel and his three friends have been taken from Judah to Babylon and placed in a three-year training program for the royal court. They declined the king's rich food and were kept healthy on a simpler diet.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

In every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king consulted them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his entire kingdom.

World English Bible (WEB)

In every matter of wisdom and understanding, concerning which the king inquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters who were in all his realm.

King James Version (KJV)

And in all matters of wisdom and understanding, that the king enquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And in every matter of wisdom and understanding, concerning which the king inquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters that were in all his realm.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And in any business needing wisdom and good sense, about which the king put questions to them, he saw that they were ten times better than all the wonder-workers and users of secret arts in all his kingdom.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y en todo negocio de sabiduría é inteligencia que el rey les demandó, hallólos diez veces mejores que todos los magos y astrólogos que había en todo su reino.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Y en todos los asuntos que requerían información adecuada y juicio equilibrado, el rey encontró que el consejo de estos jóvenes era diez veces mejor que el de los magos y agoreros de su reino.

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