International Standard Version The king spoke to the wise men who understood the times, for it was the king's custom to consult all those who understood law and justice.
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;
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,