Verse Comparison: Ezra 4:21
American Standard Version
Make ye now a decree to cause these men to cease, and that this city be not builded, until a decree shall be made by me.
Amplified® Bible
Therefore give a decree to make these men stop, that this city not be rebuilt, until a command is given by me.
Contemporary English Version
I want you to command the people to stop rebuilding the city until I give further notice.
Darby English Version
Now give order to make these men to cease, and that this city be not built, until the order shall be given from me;
Good News Bible
Therefore you are to issue orders that those men are to stop rebuilding the city until I give further commands.
King James Version
Give ye now commandment to cause these men to cease, and that this city be not builded, until another commandment shall be given from me.
New American Standard Bible
"So, now issue a decree to make these men stop {work,} that this city may not be rebuilt until a decree is issued by me.
New International Version
Now issue an order to these men to stop work, so that this city will not be rebuilt until I so order.
New King James Version
Now give the command to make these men cease, that this city may not be built until the command is given by me.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"So, now issue a decree to make these men stop work, that this city may not become rebuilt until I issue a decree.
Revised Standard Version
Therefore make a decree that these men be made to cease, and that this city be not rebuilt, until a decree is made by me.
Young's Literal Translation
`Now, make ye a decree to cause these men to cease, and this city is not builded, till by me a decree is made.