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.
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WEB
World English Bible · 2000Then 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 · 1611Then 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 · 1901Then 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 · 1949Then 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 · 1862and 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) · 1752And 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 · 1890then 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.
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