Daniel 1:8

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the king’s food or wine. So he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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.
World English Bible (WEB)
But Daniel{H1840} purposed{H7760}{(H8799)} in his heart{H3820} that he would not defile{H1351}{(H8691)} himself with the portion{H6598} of the king's{H4428} meat{H6598}, nor with the wine{H3196} which he drank{H4960}: therefore he requested{H1245}{(H8762)} of the prince{H8269} of the eunuchs{H5631} that he might not defile{H1351}{(H8691)} himself.
Strong's King James
But Dani'el set his heart upon not staining himself with the king's provision, or with the wine he drank. So he [made this] request of the prince of the eunuchs so that he might not stain himself.
The F.O.G*
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And Daniel purposeth in his heart that he will not pollute himself with the king’s portion of food, and with the wine of his drinking, and he seeketh of the chief of the eunuchs that he may not pollute himself.
Young's Literal Translation

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