Verse (Click for Chapter) 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 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; Berean Study Bible Then the king consulted the wise men who knew the times, for it was customary for him to confer with the experts in law and justice. Douay-Rheims Bible Baked the wise men, who according to the custom of the kings, were always near his person, and all he did was by their counsel, who knew the laws, and judgments of their forefathers: English Revised 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; King James Bible 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: World English Bible Then the king said to the wise men, who knew the times, (for it was the king's custom to consult those who 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, Esther 1:13 Additional Translations ... Links Esther 1:13 NIVEsther 1:13 NLT Esther 1:13 ESV Esther 1:13 NASB Esther 1:13 NKJV Esther 1:13 KJV |