Ezra 4:22

Ezra 4:22 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

22Be careful not to neglect this matter. Why let this threat grow, to the detriment of the royal interests?

22And beware of being negligent in carrying out this matter; why should there be great damage, to the detriment of the kings?”

22Beware of being negligent in carrying out this matter; why should damage increase to the detriment of the kings?”

22Beware of being negligent in carrying out this matter. Why should damage increase to the detriment of the kings?”

22See that you do not neglect this matter. Why allow this threat to increase and the royal interests to suffer?

22Pay careful attention to this matter. Why should we let this danger grow? That would not be in our best interests.