New International Version (NIV)
16We inform the king that if this city is built and its walls are restored, you will be left with nothing in Trans-Euphrates.
Ezra 4:16
Ezra 4:16 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
16We are informing the king that if that city is rebuilt and the walls finished, then as a result of this you will have no possession in the province beyond the Euphrates River.”
Amplified Bible (AMP)
16We are informing the king that if that city is rebuilt and its walls finished, it will mean that you will have no possession in the province west of the [Euphrates] River.”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
16We advise the king that if this city is rebuilt and its walls are restored, you will have no dominion west of the Euphrates.
American Standard Version (ASV)
16We certify the king that, if this city be builded, and the walls finished, by this means thou shalt have no portion beyond the River.
Geneva Bible (GNV)
16Wee certifie the King therefore, that if this citie be buylded, and the foundation of the walles layd, by this meanes the portion beyonde the Riuer shall not be thine.
World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)
16We inform the king that if this city is built and the walls finished, then you will have no possession beyond the River.
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
16We want you to know that this city shouldn’t be rebuilt. Its walls shouldn’t be made like new again. If that happens, you won’t have anything left west of the Euphrates River.
EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)
16So we are telling the king that you should not let these people build up this city again, with its walls. If they do that, you will no longer have any authority in this region that is west of the Euphrates River.’
Literal Standard Version (LSV)
16We are making known to the king that, if this city be built and the walls finished, by this means you have no portion beyond the river.”