KJV - And the decree went forth that the wise men should be slain; and they sought Daniel and his fellows to be slain.

ASV - So the decree went forth, and the wise men were to be slain; and they sought Daniel and his companions to be slain.

BBE - So the order went out that the wise men were to be put to death; and they were looking for Daniel and his friends to put them to death.

WEB - So the decree went forth, and the wise men were to be slain; and they sought Daniel and his companions to be slain.

YLT - And the sentence hath gone forth, and the wise men are being slain, and they have sought Daniel and his companions to be slain.

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