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Berean Standard Bible

“Therefore, O king, establish the decree and sign the document so that it cannot be changed—in accordance with the law of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed.””

Daniel 6:8

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Jealous officials plot against Daniel and persuade King Darius to sign a decree forbidding prayer to anyone but the king for thirty days. They know Daniel prays to God.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Therefore, O king, establish the decree and sign the document so that it cannot be changed—in accordance with the law of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed.”

World English Bible (WEB)

Now, O king, establish the decree, and sign the writing, that it not be changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which doesn’t alter.”

King James Version (KJV)

Now, O king, establish the decree, and sign the writing, that it be not changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Now, O king, establish the interdict, and sign the writing, that it be not changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Now, O King, put the order in force, signing the writing so that it may not be changed, like the law of the Medes and Persians which may not come to an end.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Ahora, oh rey, confirma el edicto, y firma la escritura, para que no se pueda mudar, conforme á la ley de Media y de Persia, la cual no se revoca.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Le solicitamos que ponga su firma a esta ley de modo que no pueda ser cancelada o cambiada; será conocida como “ley de los medos y los persas”, que no puede ser modificada.

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