Berean Standard Bible
“urging them to plead for mercy from the God of heaven concerning this mystery, so that Daniel and his friends would not be killed with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.”
Nebuchadnezzar has had a troubling dream and demands that his wise men tell him both the dream and its meaning, or be executed. Daniel, one of those in danger, asks for time and goes to his friends.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
urging them to plead for mercy from the God of heaven concerning this mystery, so that Daniel and his friends would not be killed with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.
World English Bible (WEB)
that they would desire mercies of the God of heaven concerning this secret; that Daniel and his companions would not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.
King James Version (KJV)
That they would desire mercies of the God of heaven concerning this secret; that Daniel and his fellows should not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.
American Standard Version (ASV)
that they would desire mercies of the God of heaven concerning this secret; that Daniel and his companions should nor perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
So that they might make a request for the mercy of the God of heaven in the question of this secret; so that Daniel and his friends might not come to destruction with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Para demandar misericordias del Dios del cielo sobre este misterio, y que Daniel y sus compañeros no pereciesen con los otros sabios de Babilonia.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Luego les pidió que suplicaran al Dios del Cielo que les mostrara su bondad diciéndoles el secreto, para que no murieran junto con los sabios babilonios.
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