Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

The king answered and said, I know of certainty that ye would gain the time, because ye see the thing is gone from me.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The king answered and said, I know of a certainty that ye would gain time, because ye see the thing is gone from me.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The king made answer and said, I am certain that you are attempting to get more time, because you see that my decision is fixed;

Darby English Bible (DBY)

The king answered and said, I know of a certainty that ye would gain time, because ye see the word is gone forth from me;

World English Bible (WEB)

The king answered, I know of a certainty that you would gain time, because you see the thing is gone from me.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

The king hath answered and said, `Of a truth I know that time ye are gaining, because that ye have seen that the thing is gone from me,