American Standard Version (ASV):
So the steward took away their dainties, and the wine that they should drink, and gave them pulse.
King James Version (KJV):
Thus Melzar took away the portion of their meat, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them pulse.
American Standard Version (ASV):
Now as for these four youths, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
King James Version (KJV):
As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
American Standard Version (ASV):
So he hearkened unto them in this matter, and proved them ten days.
King James Version (KJV):
So he consented to them in this matter, and proved them ten days.
American Standard Version (ASV):
And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer, and they were fatter in flesh, than all the youths that did eat of the king’s dainties.
King James Version (KJV):
And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer and fatter in flesh than all the children which did eat the portion of the king’s meat.
American Standard Version (ASV):
And the prince of the eunuchs said unto Daniel, I fear my lord the king, who hath appointed your food and your drink: for why should he see your faces worse looking than the youths that are of your own age? so would ye endanger my head with the king.
King James Version (KJV):
And the prince of the eunuchs said unto Daniel, I fear my lord the king, who hath appointed your meat and your drink: for why should he see your faces worse liking than the children which [are] of your sort? then shall ye make [me] endanger my head to the king.
American Standard Version (ASV):
Then said Daniel to the steward whom the prince of the eunuchs had appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah:
King James Version (KJV):
Then said Daniel to Melzar, whom the prince of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,
American Standard Version (ASV):
Prove thy servants, I beseech thee, ten days; and let them give us pulse to eat, and water to drink.
King James Version (KJV):
Prove thy servants, I beseech thee, ten days; and let them give us pulse to eat, and water to drink.
American Standard Version (ASV):
Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenance of the youths that eat of the king’s dainties; and as thou seest, deal with thy servants.
King James Version (KJV):
Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenance of the children that eat of the portion of the king’s meat: and as thou seest, deal with thy servants.
American Standard Version (ASV):
But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the king’s dainties, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
King James Version (KJV):
But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
American Standard Version (ASV):
Now God made Daniel to find kindness and compassion in the sight of the prince of the eunuchs.
King James Version (KJV):
Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs.