Verse Comparison: Nehemiah 2:4
American Standard Version
Then the king said unto me, For what dost thou make request? So I prayed to the God of heaven.
Amplified® Bible
The king said to me, For what do you ask? So I prayed to the God of heaven.
Contemporary English Version
The king asked, "What do you want me to do?" I prayed to the God who rules from heaven.
Darby English Version
And the king said to me, For what dost thou make request? So I prayed to the God of the heavens.
Good News Bible
The emperor asked, "What is it that you want?" I prayed to the God of Heaven,
King James Version
Then the king said unto me, For what dost thou make request? So I prayed to the God of heaven.
New American Standard Bible
Then the king said to me, "What would you request? So I prayed to the God of heaven."
New International Version
The king said to me, "What is it you want?"
Then I prayed to the God of heaven,
New King James Version
Then the king said to me, "What do you request?" So I prayed to the God of heaven.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Then the king said to me, "What would you request?" So I prayed to the God of heaven.
Revised Standard Version
Then the king said to me, "For what do you make request?" So I prayed to the God of heaven.
Young's Literal Translation
And the king saith to me, `For what art thou seeking?' and I pray unto the God of the heavens,
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