Daniel 1:13

What does Daniel 1:13 mean?

A plain-English look at Daniel 1:13 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenance of the youths that eat of the king’s dainties; and as thou seest, deal with thy servants.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenance of the children that eat of the portion of the king’s meat: and as thou seest, deal with thy servants.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenance of the youths that eat of the king’s dainties; and as thou seest, deal with thy servants.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Then take a look at our faces and the faces of the young men who have food from the king's table; and, having seen them, do to your servants as it seems right to you.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and our appearance is seen before thee, and the appearance of the lads who are eating the king's portion of food, and as thou seest--deal with thy servants.'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And look upon our faces, and the faces of the children that eat of the king's meat: and as thou shalt see, deal with thy servants.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenance of the youths that eat of the king's delicate food: and as thou shalt see, deal with thy servants.

Context

v.12Prove thy servants, I beseech thee, ten days; and let them give us pulse to eat, and water to drink.

v.13This passage

v.14So he hearkened unto them in this matter, and proved them ten days.

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