Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Then the commissioners and satraps began
King James Version
Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion nor fault; forasmuch as he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him.
Holman Bible
The administrators and satraps, therefore, kept trying to find a charge against Daniel
International Standard Version
Because of this, the administrators and regional authorities tried to bring allegations of dereliction of duty in government affairs against Daniel, but they were unable to find any charges of corruption. Daniel was trustworthy, and no evidence of negligence or corruption could be found against him.
A Conservative Version
Then the presidents and the satraps sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom, but they could find no occasion nor fault, inasmuch as he was faithful, nor was there any error or fault found in him.
American Standard Version
Then the presidents and the satraps sought to find occasion against Daniel as touching the kingdom; but they could find no occasion nor fault, forasmuch as he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him.
Amplified
Then the [other two] commissioners and the satraps began trying to find a reason to bring a complaint against Daniel concerning the [administration of the] kingdom; but they could find no reason for an accusation or evidence of corruption, because he was faithful [a man of high moral character and personal integrity], and no negligence or corruption [of any kind] was found in him.
Bible in Basic English
Then the chief rulers and the captains were looking for some cause for putting Daniel in the wrong in connection with the kingdom, but they were unable to put forward any wrongdoing or error against him; because he was true, and no error or wrong was to be seen in him.
Darby Translation
Then the presidents and the satraps sought to find a pretext against Daniel with respect to the kingdom; but they could not find any pretext or fault; inasmuch as he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him.
Julia Smith Translation
Then the presidents and satraps were seeking to find a pretext against Daniel from the part of the kingdom; and they will not be able to find any pretext and corruption, because that he was faithful, and any error and corruption was not found upon him.
King James 2000
Then the presidents and satraps sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find no occasion nor fault; because he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then the [other] administrators and satraps {began to seek} to find pretext against Daniel {in connection with the kingdom}, but they were not able to find any pretext and {corruption} {because} he was trustworthy, and no negligence or {corruption} {could be found in him}.
Modern King James verseion
Then the presidents and rulers sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom. But they could find no occasion or fault, because he was faithful. Neither was there any error or fault found in him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Wherefore the princes and lords sought to pick out in Daniel some quarrel against the kingdom: yet could they find none occasion nor fault upon him. For why? He was so faithful, that there was no blame nor dishonesty found in him.
NET Bible
Consequently the supervisors and satraps were trying to find some pretext against Daniel in connection with administrative matters. But they were unable to find any such damaging evidence, because he was trustworthy and guilty of no negligence or corruption.
New Heart English Bible
Then the administrators and the satraps sought to find a charge against Daniel regarding the kingdom; but they could find no charge or fault, because he was faithful. Neither was there any error or fault found in him.
The Emphasized Bible
Then, the ministers and the satraps, began seeking to find, occasion, against Daniel, in respect of the kingdom, - but, no occasion nor wickedness, could they find, inasmuch as, faithful, was he, and, neither error nor wickedness, could be found against him.
Webster
Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find no occasion nor fault; forasmuch as he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him.
World English Bible
Then the presidents and the satraps sought to find occasion against Daniel as touching the kingdom; but they could find no occasion nor fault, because he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him.
Youngs Literal Translation
Then the presidents and satraps have been seeking to find a cause of complaint against Daniel concerning the kingdom, and any cause of complaint and corruption they are not able to find, because that he is faithful, and any error and corruption have not been found in him.
Themes
Business » Fidelity in » Of daniel
Business life » Fidelity » Of daniel
Conspiracy » General examples of
Conspiracy » Instances of » Daniel
Daniel » Characteristics of » Integrity
Envy » Forbidden » Examples of
Envy » Exemplified » Princes of babylon
Envy » Instances of » The princes of babylon, of daniel
Faith » Trial of » Daniel, when forbidden to pray to jehovah
Faithfulness » Exemplified » Daniel
Faithfulness » Of men » Of daniel
Fidelity » In business » Of daniel
Hatred » Exemplified » Enemies of daniel
Indictments » Instances of » Daniel, on the charge of defiance against authority
Integrity » Instances of » Daniel, in maintaining uprightness of character and consistent devoutness
Magistrates » Should » Be faithful to the sovereign
Malice » Exemplified » Presidents
Malice » Instances of » Daniel's enemies
Persia » The princes were advisors in matters of administration
Plotting » General examples of
Politics » Corruption in » In the court » Of darius
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Daniel
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » The princes, conspiring against daniel
Topics
Interlinear
La' (Aramaic)
La' (Aramaic)
Q@bel (Aramaic)
La' (Aramaic)
Kol (Aramaic)
References
Morish
Word Count of 20 Translations in Daniel 6:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
Daniel's Integrity And His Entrapment By His Enemies
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Then this Daniel began distinguishing himself
Cross References
Ecclesiastes 4:4
I have seen that every labor and every
Genesis 43:18
Now the men were afraid, because they were brought to Joseph’s house; and they said, “It is because of the money that was returned in our sacks the first time that we are being brought in, that he may
Judges 14:4
However, his father and mother did not know that
Jeremiah 20:10
“
Watching for my fall, say:
“Perhaps he will be
And take our revenge on him.”
Daniel 3:8
For this reason at that time certain
Luke 20:20
Luke 23:14-15
and said to them, “You brought this man to me as one who
Philippians 2:15
so that you will
1 Peter 2:12
1 Peter 3:16
1 Samuel 18:14
David was
1 Samuel 19:4-5
Then Jonathan
1 Samuel 22:14
Psalm 37:12-13
And
Psalm 37:32-33
And
Proverbs 29:27
And he who is
Jeremiah 18:18
Then they said, “Come and let us
Jeremiah 18:23
All their
Or blot out their sin from Your sight.
But may they be
Deal with them in the
Matthew 26:4
and they
Matthew 27:18
For he knew that because of envy they had handed Him over.
Luke 22:2
The chief priests and the scribes
John 19:4
Pilate
2 Corinthians 11:12
But what I am doing I will continue to do,
1 Timothy 5:14
Therefore, I want younger widows to get
Titus 2:8
sound in speech which is beyond reproach, so
1 Peter 4:14-16
If you are reviled