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In every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king consulted them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his entire kingdom.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
In every matter of wisdom and understanding, concerning which the king inquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters who were in all his realm.
World English Bible (WEB)
And in all matters{H1697} of wisdom{H2451} and understanding{H998}, that the king{H4428} enquired{H1245}{(H8765)} of them, he found{H4672}{(H8799)} them ten times{H6235} better{H3027} than all the magicians{H2748} and astrologers{H825} that were in all his realm{H4438}.
Strong's King James
As for every wisdom of understanding word which the king consulted them, he found them [as if having] 10 hands over all the *magi and conjurers in all his realm.
The F.O.G
As for every matter where wisdom and understanding were required, when the king consulted them, he found them so skillful that it was like they had 10 pairs hands compared to the zodiac priests and enchanters in all his realm.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and in any matter of wisdom and understanding that the king hath sought of them, he findeth them ten hands above all the scribes, the enchanters, who are in all his kingdom.
Young's Literal Translation
Footnotes:
The exact definition of these professions is hard to pin down but other translations include astrologists, fortune telling priests, exorcists, mediums and magicians. The exact definition of these ancient career types isn't as important as the message; someone lead by the Spirit of יהוה (Yahweh) will be head and shoulders above someone using lesser powers.
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