ASV: So the decree went forth, and the wise men were to be slain; and they sought Daniel and his companions to be slain.
BBE: So the order went out that the wise men were to be put to death; and they were looking for Daniel and his friends to put them to death.
DBY: And the decree went forth that the wise men were to be slain; and they sought Daniel and his companions to slay them.
KJV: And the decree went forth that the wise men should be slain; and they sought Daniel and his fellows to be slain.
JPS: So the decree went forth, and the wise men were to be slain; and they sought Daniel and his companions to be slain.
WBS: And the decree went forth that the wise men should be slain; and they sought Daniel and his fellows to be slain.
WEB: So the decree went forth, and the wise men were to be slain; and they sought Daniel and his companions to be slain.
YLT: And the sentence hath gone forth, and the wise men are being slain, and they have sought Daniel and his companions to be slain.
