Verse Comparison: Ezra 6:10
American Standard Version
that they may offer sacrifices of sweet savor unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.
Amplified® Bible
That they may offer pleasing sacrifices to the God of heaven and pray for the life of the king and his sons.
Contemporary English Version
I want them to be able to offer pleasing sacrifices to God and to pray for me and my family.
Darby English Version
that they may present sweet odours to the God of the heavens, and pray for the life of the king and of his sons.
Good News Bible
This is to be done so that they can offer sacrifices that are acceptable to the God of Heaven and pray for his blessing on me and my sons.
King James Version
That they may offer sacrifices of sweet savours unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.
New American Standard Bible
that they may offer acceptable sacrifices to the God of heaven and pray for the life of the king and his sons.
New International Version
so that they may offer sacrifices pleasing to the God of heaven and pray for the well-being of the king and his sons.
New King James Version
that they may offer sacrifices of sweet aroma to the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king and his sons.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
that they may offer acceptable sacrifices to the God of heaven and pray for the life of the king and his sons.
Revised Standard Version
that they may offer pleasing sacrifices to the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king and his sons.
Young's Literal Translation
that they be bringing near sweet savours to the God of heaven, and praying for the life of the king, and of his sons.