Ezra 4:21
Ezra 4:17-22 The Message (MSG)
The king sent his reply to Rehum the commanding officer, Shimshai the secretary, and the rest of their associates who lived in Samaria and other places beyond the Euphrates. Peace be with you. The letter that you sent has been translated and read to me. I gave orders to search the records, and sure enough it turns out that this city has revolted against kings time and again—rebellion is an old story there. I find that they’ve had their share of strong kings who have taken over beyond the Euphrates and exacted taxes, tribute, and duty. So do this: Order these men to stop work immediately—not a lick of rebuilding in that city unless I order it. Act quickly and firmly; they’ve done enough damage to kings!
Ezra 4:21 King James Version (KJV)
Give ye now commandment to cause these men to cease, and that this city be not builded, until another commandment shall be given from me.
Ezra 4:21 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
So, now issue a decree to make these men stop work, that this city may not be rebuilt until a decree is issued by me.
Ezra 4:21 New Century Version (NCV)
Now, give an order for those men to stop work. The city of Jerusalem will not be rebuilt until I say so.
Ezra 4:21 American Standard Version (ASV)
Make ye now a decree to cause these men to cease, and that this city be not builded, until a decree shall be made by me.
Ezra 4:21 New International Version (NIV)
Now issue an order to these men to stop work, so that this city will not be rebuilt until I so order.
Ezra 4:21 New King James Version (NKJV)
Now give the command to make these men cease, that this city may not be built until the command is given by me.
Ezra 4:21 Amplified Bible (AMP)
So, now issue a decree to make these men stop [work], so that this city is not rebuilt until a [new] command is issued by me.