Verse Comparison: Esther 1:13
American Standard Version
Then the king said to the wise men, who knew the times, (for so was the king's manner toward all that knew law and judgment;
Amplified® Bible
Then the king spoke to the wise men who knew the times--for this was the king's procedure toward all who were familiar with law and judgment--
Contemporary English Version
The king called in the seven highest officials of Persia and Media. They were Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena, and Memucan. These men were very wise and understood all the laws and customs of the country, and the king always asked them what they thought about such matters.
Darby English Version
And the king said to the wise men who knew the times (for so was the king's business [conducted] before all that knew law and judgment;
Good News Bible
Now it was the king's custom to ask for expert opinion on questions of law and order, so he called for his advisers, who would know what should be done.
King James Version
Then the king said to the wise men, which knew the times, (for so was the king's manner toward all that knew law and judgment:
New American Standard Bible
Then the king said to the wise men who understood the times--for it was the custom of the king so {to speak} before all who knew law and justice
New International Version
Since it was customary for the king to consult experts in matters of law and justice, he spoke with the wise men who understood the times
New King James Version
Then the king said to the wise men who understood the times (for this was the king’s manner toward all who knew law and justice,
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Then the king said to the wise men who understood the times--for it was the custom of the king so to speak before all who knew law and justice
Revised Standard Version
Then the king said to the wise men who knew the times--for this was the king's procedure toward all who were versed in law and judgment,
Young's Literal Translation
And the king saith to wise men, knowing the times -- for so `is' the word of the king before all knowing law and judgment,
