Daniel 2:8

8Then the king answered, “I am certain that you are trying to gain time, because you realize that this is what I have firmly decided:

8The king replied, “I know for certain that you are trying to buy time, because you have perceived that the command 2:8 See note 1 v 5from me is firm,

8The king replied, “I know for certain that you are bargaining for time, inasmuch as you have seen that the command from me is firm,

8The king replied, “I know for certain that you are bargaining for time, because you have seen that my command [to you] is firm and irrevocable.

8The king replied, “I know for sure that you are stalling for time because you see that my word is final.

8The king answered, “I know what you are doing. You are trying to gain more time. You realize that I’ve made up my mind.