New International Version
Be careful not to neglect this matter. Why let this threat grow, to the detriment of the royal interests?

English Standard Version
And take care not to be slack in this matter. Why should damage grow to the hurt of the king?”

Berean Study Bible
See that you do not neglect this matter. Why allow this threat to increase and the royal interests to suffer?

King James Bible
Take heed now that ye fail not to do this: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?

New American Standard Bible
"Beware of being negligent in carrying out this matter; why should damage increase to the detriment of the kings?"

American Standard Version
And take heed that ye be not slack herein: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?

Darby Bible Translation
and take heed that ye fail not to do this: why should harm grow to the damage of the kings?

Douay-Rheims Bible
See that you be not negligent in executing this, lest by little and little the evil grow to the hurt of the kings.

English Revised Version
And take heed that ye be not slack herein: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?

Young's Literal Translation
And beware ye of negligence in doing this; why doth the hurt become great to the loss of the kings?'

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