New International Version (NIV)
14Now since we are under obligation to the palace and it is not proper for us to see the king dishonored, we are sending this message to inform the king,
Ezra 4:14
Ezra 4:14 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
14Now because we 4:14 Lit eat the salt ofare in the service of the palace, and it is not fitting for us to see the king’s shame, for this reason we have sent word and informed the king,
New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
14Now because we are in the service of the palace, and it is not fitting for us to see the king’s dishonor, therefore we have sent and informed the king,
Amplified Bible (AMP)
14Now because we are in the service of the palace, and it is not proper for us to witness the king’s dishonor, for that reason we have sent word and informed the king,
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
14Now because we are in the service of the palace4:14 Literally because the salt of the palace is our salt and it is not fitting for us to allow the king to be dishonored, we have sent to inform the king
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
14We owe a lot to you. We don’t want to see dishonor brought on you. So we’re sending this letter to tell you what is going on.